Cloud computing simply means that computing
services, including servers, storage, databases, networking, software,
analytics, and intelligence, are done through the cloud to deliver faster
innovation, access to flexible resources, and economic opportunities. Instead
of buying physical data centers and servers and making an effort to maintain
them, you can purchase technology services such as compute power, storage, and
databases offered by a cloud provider. One of the biggest advantages of IT
resources is the provision of payment services over the internet, on demand and
usually only as you go. This reduces operating costs, utilizes infrastructure
more efficiently, and allows for appropriate scaling as company needs change.
What are the advantages?
1. Cost: Cloud computing allows you to
replace variable expenses ( software, hardware, on-premises data centers, etc.) with fixed expenses
(such as data centers and physical servers) and pay for IT only for what you
consume. Plus, thanks to economies of scale, variable expenses are much lower
than what you'd pay if you did the transactions yourself.
2. Speed: Cloud computing enables faster innovation and easy
access to a wide range of technologies. Most cloud computing services are available on
demand, allowing them to deliver even large amounts of computing resources in
just a few minutes. It allows you to quickly use resources for Internet of Things
(IoT), machine learning, repositories,
analytics, and more from infrastructure services such as compute, storage, and databases
when needed. You can deploy technology
services in a short period of time and quickly move from idea to
implementation. This gives businesses a lot of flexibility, along with the freedom to experiment, test new ideas in
different customer experiences, and transform the business . Reduces pressure on capacity planning.
3. Global Scale: With cloud computing services, you can elastically
scale to cover new geographic regions. ) means that it is served in multiple geographical locations in just a few
clicks at the exact moment of need. This reduces latency for business applications
and improves the user experience closer to end users.
4. Productivity: On-site data centers often need a lot of stacking,
rack storage, hardware installation, software patching, and other
extra-time-consuming computer technology management tasks. Yet with cloud computing, even the busiest
levels of business activity in the future require overprovisioning. It will be sufficient to supply only the
amount of resources needed. For these types of resources, you can manage capacity
in a way that increases or decreases
instantly as the needs of the business change. Cloud computing services provide the ability
to eliminate the need for many of these tasks, making it easier for teams
working in the IT department to spend time achieving more important business
goals .
5. Efficiency: The largest cloud computing services run on a
network of secure data centers operating worldwide, regularly upgraded to the
latest generation of the latest generation of the fastest and most efficient
computing hardware. This provides a wide
range of benefits over a single enterprise data center, including maximum
reduction of network latency for enterprise applications and greater economies
of scale.
6. Reliability: Cloud computing services make data backup,
recovery of disaster issues, and business continuity easier and more
cost-effective. It does this by mirroring across multiple redundant sites in
the cloud provider's worldwide employee network.
7. Security: Many cloud providers offer a broad set of
principles, technologies, and controls that strengthen the overall security
posture of the business and aim to help protect their data, applications, and
infrastructure from all potential threats.
Types of Cloud Computing
Not all cloud computing services work the same way
and offer the same service. So no single type of cloud computing is the right
type for every business. Multiple different models, types and services have
been developed focused on helping to provide the right solution for the needs
of businesses. If you need a cloud
computing service, you must first determine the cloud deployment type or cloud
computing architecture to which your cloud services will be implemented. There are three different ways to deploy cloud
services: public cloud, hybrid cloud, private cloud.
Public Cloud: Public clouds are owned and operated by
third-party cloud service providers that provide computing resources such as
servers and storage over the internet. In a public cloud, all hardware, software, and other
supporting infrastructure is owned and managed by a third-party cloud provider. You access these
services and manage your account using a web browser. Microsoft Azure is an example of a public
cloud.
Private Cloud: A private cloud refers to cloud computing resources that
are used only by a single business or organization. A private cloud can be
physically placed in a company's on-premises data center. Some companies also
pay third-party service providers to host their private clouds. A private cloud
is a cloud where services and infrastructure are maintained on a private
network.
Hybrid Cloud: Hybrid clouds connect public
and private clouds with a
technology that allows data and applications to be shared between them . Hybrid cloud allows data and applications to
move between private and public cloud providers, giving businesses more
flexibility, more deployment options, and helping to optimize your existing
infrastructure and security, as well as your compliance.
