cloud computing: what's the cloud all about
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View this presentation to discover what all the buzz is about cloud computing. Experts from BCG Systems provide detailed insights into what cloud computing is, how it works, the pros and cons of cloud computing, usage scenarios for both IaaS and SaaS, and more.TRANSCRIPT
Agenda
What is Cloud Computing?
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Cloud Computing: Pros and Cons
What is Software as a Service (IaaS)?
What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
Is the Cloud for me? Migration and Usage Scenarios
What is Cloud Computing?The Buzz:
“Cloud computing is all the rage.” InfoWorld
“The Web is Dead. Long Live the Internet.” Wired
“For the Cloud, we’re all in.” Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
What is Cloud Computing?The Translation:
“Cloud computing is all the rage.” InfoWorldEveryone has a different definition.
“The Web is Dead. Long Live the Internet.” WiredApplication traffic dwarfs web browsing.
“For the Cloud, we’re all in.” Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer“This is the bet for the company.”
What is Cloud Computing?Some definitions:
“the Cloud” is a simple metaphor for the Internet
What is Cloud Computing?Some definitions:
“the Cloud” is a simple metaphor for the Internet “Cloud Computing” encompasses subscription or pay-per-use access to applications or services in real time over the Internet.
What is Cloud Computing?Some definitions:
“the Cloud” is a simple metaphor for the Internet
“Cloud Computing” encompasses subscription or pay-per-use access to applications or services in real time over the Internet.
“as a Service” Add your product, segment, or software at the beginning for instant cloud offering.
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Typical “as a Service” offerings:
Software (SaaS) – Applications offered as a subscription, hosted by the ISV or a third party
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Typical “as a Service” offerings:
Software (SaaS) – Applications offered as a subscription, hosted by the ISV or a third party
Infrastructure (IaaS) – Servers or network services offered by enterprise datacenters
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Typical “as a Service” offerings:
Software (SaaS) – Applications offered as a subscription, hosted by the ISV or a third party
Infrastructure (IaaS) – Servers or network services offered by enterprise datacenters
Platform (PaaS) – Offloading computing power, development and database services
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Typical “as a Service” offerings:
Software (SaaS) – Microsoft Online Services, Google Docs, SalesForce CRM
Infrastructure (IaaS) – Directory Services, Storage, Security, Virtual Servers, Backups, DR
Platform (PaaS) – Amazon Elastic Cloud Compute, Microsoft Azure, Google App Engine
How Does Cloud Computing Work?
Simple Components Needed: Users and/or Data Internet connection (preferably high speed) Reliable provider of application or service
Cloud Computing Pros
Pros – • Low cost of entry and replacement• Enterprise infrastructure• Outsourced maintenance• Browser based - access from
anywhere• Speed of Deployment
Cloud Computing Pros
Pros – • Low cost of entry and replacement• Enterprise infrastructure• Outsourced maintenance• Browser based - access from
anywhere• Speed of Deployment
What you get –• Monthly access charges and updated
software• High Availability – typically 99.9%• Not my hardware• Work, Office, Remote is same
experience• Reduced costs
Cloud Computing Cons
Cons – • Customization levels vary• Requires constant Internet access• Feature availability• Loss of control
Cloud Computing Cons
Cons – • Customization levels vary• Requires constant Internet access• Feature availability• Loss of control
What you get –• Mostly one size fits all• Few, if any, offline options• On-premise usually is more feature
rich• Outages not always convenient
What is SaaS?
Example: “Software as a Service” offering from Microsoft – Business Productivity Online Standard (BPOS) Suite
–$10/month/user subscription license includes – • Exchange Online – 25 GB Exchange email account• SharePoint Online – 250 MB storage intranet access• Office Communications Online – Instant Messaging• Live Meeting – Web meetings and conferencing
What is IaaS?
Example: “Infrastructure as a Service”
– Hosted Application Server$45/user/month subscription license includes – • “Application of your choice” Published via Citrix XenApp• 50 Gb data storage• Secured to your VPN• Includes: Office 2010 STD, Anti-virus, Backups
VS. On Premise 4 Year Cost - $35,540.00
Is the Cloud for Me?
It’s not for my size company, is it?• Good fit for Small Medium and Large: Minimum
5 users and scales to your size
Is the Cloud for Me?
Is it secure?• That depends. Validate your providers Security
standards.
Is the Cloud for Me?
I’ve heard it’s not reliable.• That depends, but likely it’s MORE reliable than
your network.
Is the Cloud for Me?
Migration and Usage Scenarios
• Microsoft CRM• Email - Hybrid• Application Publishing• Hosted Servers for ERP• In the Cloud Document Management
Scenario 1 – Microsoft CRM 15 users
Challenge – Implement new sales force automation using Microsoft CRM
Solutions cost comparison:
Traditional On-Premise (Software) - $20,041.00 + $3600 per year
Microsoft CRM Online (Software) - $660.00/month
Scenario 2 – Email - Hybrid
Challenge – Solving Email Database GrowthSolution: Offload some users to Exchange
Online and maintain others on-premiseHow: Exchange Online allows for co-
existence with your on-premise Exchange server
Cost: $5/user/month
Scenario 3 – Application Publishing
Challenge – Publish a new Application to thin-clients or older PCs including Remote Users
Solution: Place Application for Remote Access in the cloud using IaaS for
How: Using Windows Server 2008 R2, XenApp to publish the applications via secure web portal
Cost: $45/user/month
Scenario 4 – Hosted Servers for ERP
Challenge – Implement new ERP systemSolutions cost comparison:
Traditional On-Premise (H&S) - $23,535.00Hosted ERP Cost (H&S) - $628.00/month
Scenario 5 – Document Management
Challenge – In the Cloud Document Management
Solution: Custom SharePoint Document Management System
How: Using Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server to publish the applications via Direct Access
Cost: $20/user/month
Is the Cloud for me?Three concepts to keep in mind:
• The buzz you hear is real.• Cloud Computing is for everyone.• The Cloud is complicated and easy at the same
time.
Where do I go from here?• Evaluate Hosting Possibilities with your normal
IT Initiatives• Test a system in your environment• Discuss your IT Strategy with BCG Systems
Thanks for joining us!
Ken Klika, Director of Network Solutions
Twitter: @KenKlika
(800) 968-6661
www.BCGSystems.com