Cloud Storage ppt

1. Cloud Storage
Maria Evans
Tam Huynh
Kieu Le
Mark Singh

2. What is cloud storage?
History
J.C.R. Licklider – One of the fathers of the cloud
based computing idea.
Global network that allows access from
anywhere at anytime.
Technological limits of the 60’s.
 Concept
 Cloud storage is a service model in which data is
maintained, managed and backed up remotely and
made available to users over a network (typically the
Internet).

3. How does cloud storage work?
Redundancy
Core of cloud
computing
Equipment
Data servers
Power supplies
Data files
Replication

4. Cloud Storage - Personal Use
Benefits
iCloud
•iCloud is a service provided by Apple
•5GB storage space is free of cost
•Once the iCloud is used you can
share your stored data on any of your
different Apple devices
•Aceess to all files, music, calendar,
email
•Only iOS 5 has iCloud installed

5. Cloud Storage - Business Benefits
• With cloud storage, there's no need for CDs,
external hard drives, or localized servers
• Data is quickly and automatically updated in the
cloud and available for your retrieval whenever
you need it
• Should your office become the victim of a burglary, fire, or natural
disaster, your data is safe and secure in the cloud, even if your physical
assets are destroyed.
• One of the greatest benefits of cloud storage is its ability to grow with
its users
• With no need for physical, on-site storage space, you can have a
smaller workspace, less equipment to buy, and fewer IT employees to
maintain your equipment and manage your data
• IT staff's can spend more time to focusing on other important tasks to
help your business growth.

6. What are the negatives to cloud
computing?
• Security: Many companies may not want to hand over
their data to an external organization to store, fearing that
they may not have the right security software to protect the
company’s data.
• Performance: There were several incidents that some
cloud-service providers temporarily went down or lost
customer’s data.

7. What does it cost to users?
• Things to consider:
• What does the company or you need out of the
service
Storage Space
Budget
• Performance
Typical transfer rate 2-3Mb/sec
• Technical Support
• Data Protection
Disaster Recovery
Comprehensive Backup
• Security

9. First 1 TB / month $0.140 per GB
Next 49 TB / month $0.125 per GB
Next 450 TB / month $0.110 per GB
Next 500 TB / month $0.095 per GB
Next 4000 TB / month $0.080 per GB
Over 5000 TB / month $0.055 per GB
Home: Business:
Packages: 3 2
Price Range: $7.95 - $24.95 $49.95 - $159.95
Storage Space: 2TB - 5TB 2TB - 10TB+
Users: 1 3 - 10+

10. Free Options

11. Questions?

12. References
• http://www.ece.iit.edu/~ubisec/IWQoS09.pdf
• http://webhostblog.com/2009/05/5-considerations-when-choosing-cloud-storage/
• http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/tutorial/Understanding-cloud-computing-pricing
• http://thrivenetworks.com/blog/2011/08/25/what-you-should-consider-before-using-cloud-storage/
• http://online-storage-service-review.toptenreviews.com/index.html
• http://aws.amazon.com/s3/#pricing
• http://freenuts.com/top-10-free-cloud-storage-services-for-you-to-back-up-and-sync-files/
• http://www.livedrive.com/
• http://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloud-storage1.htm
• http://www.computerweekly.com/feature/A-history-of-cloud-computing
• http://www.wifinotes.com/other-technology-articles/what-is-icloud-by-apple.html
• http://cloudcomputing.sys-con.com/node/1681270
• http://cloudstoragestrategy.com/business-strategy/