Total Virtualization andCloud Computing

Virtualization

• What is virtualization?

• Different Computing Modelso Traditional App/Servero Virtual Server modelo Massively virtualized model (Cloud)

• Why Virtualization makes sense?

Traditional App/Server

Virtualization - Green Focus

The Reality:• Most servers only use 5-15% of their capabilities on average, while

consuming 60-90% of their peak power.

The Solution - Virtualization: o Use one server to host multiple applications.o Reduce energy consumptiono Reduce CO2 emissions

Running fewer, highly utilized servers frees up space and power. Less space and power is better for environment and saves money.

Virtual Server Model

Virtualization - Why Virtualize?

• Reduce Real Estate Needs• Increase Up Time• Reduce CO2 Emmissions, Power and Cooling Requirements• Increase Flexibility• Reduce Overall Costs

Massively Virtualized Model - Cloud

Cloud Computing - What is it?

NIST definition:

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Cloud Computing is the delivery of computing as a service

Three primary types of cloud offerings:• Software as a Service (SaaS)• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Cloud Computing - Services

Software as a Service - SaaSPlatform as a Service - PaaSInfrastructure as a Service - IaaS

Cloud Computing - Key Components

• Pay as you go• Access from anywhere, anytime, any device• Economy of scale• Flexibility• Expertly Managed

Cloud Computing - Green - PUE

• How efficient is your data-center?o  PUE = Power Usage Effectiveness

Cloud Computing and Green IT

GSA's Cloud Platforms PUE

Salesforce: 1.5  ---  Google: 1.2

Salesforce is co-located in highly efficientdata centers.

Google manages their own data centers.

GSA's Cloud Computing Capabilities

• GSA is leading the federal government in the adoption and use of Cloud Computingo First Federal Agency to use cloud based email/collaboration solutiono Data.gov first of its kind, cloud based platformo Many websites and applications hosted in the cloudo Much more to come.

• GSA Offers our federal customers:o Expertiseo Acquisition vehicles

GSA's Cloud Computing Capabilities

Expertise:• GSA is the government-wide leader in implementing cloud security - Providing

C&A and authorizations for over 12 cloud vendors.• GSA is leading the FedRAMP effort with NIST and DHS to standardize cloud

security.• GSA has implemented five cloud based solutions in the last 12 months in the

areas of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS.• GSA is a member of the Federal Cloud Computing Working Group under the

CIO Council to advise the government on using cloud computing

Resources: • Office of the CIO (Fred Wuensch)• Office of Citizen Services and Inn. Tech (Bajinder Paul)

GSA's Cloud Computing Capabilities

Acquisition Vehicles:• Infrastructure as a Service BPA (IaaS):

o 10 cloud vendors available and authorized for federal customerso FedRAMP compliant

• Email as a Service BPA (EaaS):o Under review - Multiple vendors offering Email systems in the cloud

• FAS Alliant Vehicle:o Flexible vehicle to acquire cloud solutions and services

• Government friendly terms of service for public domain cloud tools (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) - Apps.gov

• Assisted acquisition support via FAS AAS.

Resources:• Stan Kaczmarczyk - FAS ITS• Bajinder Paul - OCSIT

Q & A

 

Conclusion

Virtualization provides increased efficiency and energy savings for existing data-centers and private clouds.

Cloud Computing provides computing as a service while allowing proven experts to manage data-centers efficiently.

References for Google and Salesforce - 1. Google - http://www.google.com/intl/en/corporate/datacenter/2. Salesforce - http://www.salesforce.com/company/sustainability/