Cloud computing business solutions such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services allow you to offload expensive IT resources to the cloud. With so many options, deciding on the best mix for your company's needs can be difficult. Here are some examples of cloud computing business solutions and how to incorporate them into your organization this year.
Cloud Computing Business Solutions
Web-Based Services
Instead of a full-fledged application, web-based services enable your company to choose from a variety of web functions. Web-based applications integrate with other parts of your business by using XML, UDDI open standards, and other languages over a protocol backbone.
You can, for example, use web-based services to simplify payroll and account processing. These services enable you to select from a variety of web apps for your company. Individual services from various providers can be selected and used in conjunction with your existing solution.
SaaS
The most common type of cloud computing is a software as a service (SaaS), which allows multiple cloud tenants to access the same application.
Office 365 is a type of SaaS in which anyone can sign up for a monthly subscription to Microsoft's Office suite of products. A complete solution owned and managed by an IT services provider is provided by SaaS. These solutions are ideal for end-user applications used in day-to-day operations.
IaaS
Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) covers the fundamentals of cloud computing and provides access to network functions, virtual machines, dedicated hardware, and storage space. These technologies form the foundation for your company's operations, SaaS, and other cloud-based services.
Windows Azure and Amazon Web Services are two popular IaaS providers that allow you to outsource infrastructures such as backup and storage space, testing space, and more. Virtual networks, service buses, message queues, and non-relational storage platforms are all available through Azure.
PaaS
Platform as a service (PaaS) includes the hardware and operating systems needed to deploy and manage cloud applications. PaaS helps increase business efficiency without the hassle of managing, planning, procuring, and maintaining your cloud-based solution. PaaS and IaaS go hand-in-hand because you need a platform to manage the IT infrastructure.
Windows Azure cloud services is also a PaaS provider that supports .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, Java, and Ruby. With software development kits and Visual Studio at your disposal, developers can easily create and deploy applications. For storage, developers can choose from a SQL Database, Tables, and Blobs.
Cloud Deployment Solutions
When deciding which cloud computing solution is best for your company, consider hosted, hybrid, or on-premises solutions. IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS all refer to cloud-based equipment, software, and applications. The most common cloud computing deployment models are hosted hybrid and on-premises. Let's take a closer look at these options.
Hosted
A hosted cloud is a complete cloud deployment with all the applications and services you need. In a hosted cloud, applications are already available, and new applications can be developed on low- or high-level infrastructure. Hosted cloud solutions are entirely managed, owned, and maintained by a managed services provider and require monthly subscription fees.
Hybrid
Hybrid cloud deployments involve a combination of on-premises infrastructure with hosted applications. If you already have an on-premises solution but wish to migrate slowly, a hybrid cloud is a great solution. Hybrid solutions can help you grow your business and move into the cloud while you connect your internal systems. For instance, you can use your on-premises infrastructure for sensitive or critical work while a cloud provider hosts less critical network resources.
On-Premises
You're probably thinking that on-premises solutions aren't cloud-based. However, this is not always the case. Virtualization and resource management tools are used in on-premises cloud solutions. This is referred to as a private cloud.
On-premises solutions provide dedicated resources but do not provide all of the benefits of the cloud. On-premises solutions are ideal for establishing a front-end interface for clients and potential customers via accessible portals while keeping sensitive resources private.
Whatever you decide this year, cloud computing has become the industry standard for businesses seeking access to software, hardware, and infrastructure resources.
Cloud computing business solutions enable your company to leverage resources managed and stored in private, secure servers and networks by cloud service providers. Cloud solutions make it simple to back up and restore data.
Conclusion
Implementing a cloud solution does not just mean hosting an existing legacy application onto a new shared infrastructure. This may be a good first step to help reduce infrastructure costs, but the cloud offers various services for achieving flexibility and efficiency, in a cost-effective way. The full potential of the cloud lies in using appropriate services.
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