Cloud Presentation

Hey You…Get Into My Cloud

What IS the Cloud?
Servers accessed over the Internet
Store * Share* Access
Physical computers are not on YOUR premises
If you use G-Mail, Yahoo, or other online email, you already use “the cloud”.

Traditional Computing
Mainframe – Node
One giant server
Lots of tiny terminal nodes
Workgroup – Peer-to-Peer
Individual desktops talk to each other
No centralized services or storage
Client-Server
One or more server “bosses” offer services and data
Individual computers access some or all data/services

Software installed on individual computers
Separate client licenses
Multiple copies on different machines
Costs to own and run substantial
Software updates
Maintenance
Hard drive space
RAM

File Transfers
Server to desktop
Office to home
Floppy disk
flash drive
CD
email
VPN

Cloud computing
Mainframe – Node
One giant server
Lots of tiny terminal nodes
Internet Servers – Client access
Software applications
Databases
Internet connection
Apps instead of full-fledged programs

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
1) It costs less up front
2) You only pay for what you use
3) Access all your data anywhere from multiple devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops any time you want.
4) Less maintenance and automatic updates, which means less cash outlay and more productivity.
5) Scalability for either the growth or downsizing of your business.

What Are The Risks?
The need for a reliable Internet connection
Terms of Service
Contracts
Security
Privacy
Potential legal pitfalls
WHO is at risk?
Attorneys
Doctors
Financial Managers
Investigators
Celebrity Managers

Is Cloud Computing a Smart Business Move?
In lean economic times, if used practically, the cloud can breathe new life into companies who might not have been able to afford to upgrade or add new technology projects to their budgets.

Top 5 Practical UsesOf The Cloud
1) Offsite backup
2) E-Mail hosting
3) Online sharing and collaboration
4) SAAS – Software As A Service –
pay as yougo
5) Expensive physical hardware offsite includingservers, storage, telephone equipment.

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by SantaMonicaChamber on Jul 22, 2011

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