Cloud computing dynamically allocates the processing power of several connected servers, allowing software, platforms, and infrastructure to be accessed as services over the internet. It offers economies of scale by reducing the need to manage hardware, and allows resources to be scaled up or down on demand. While cloud computing offers benefits like reduced costs, increased mobility and flexibility, it also faces challenges around standardization, privacy, security, reliability and early adoption risks.

1. Cloud Computing

2. Agenda1

3. Our DefinitionCloud Computing -The natural evolution of grid computing infrastructure and virtualization techniques that allow a network to logically distribute computing power to its users2

4. Traditional PC SetupClient PC performs majority of processes Cloud ComputingDynamically allocates the processing power of several connected servers Software as a Service (SaaS)Platform as a Service (PaaS)3Economies of Scale

5. PastMainframesPresentCitrixGoogle AppsFutureThin clients will replace a multitude of PC configurations from home use to video editing4Cloud Evolution

6. Cloud services operating systemAllows developers to write code as they normally wouldAzure is tasked with allocating processing jobs and ensuring redundancyRemoves the need to manage hardwareWindows Azure5Seminar on Cloud Computing and Windows Azure, UMSL IS Club, Krishna Kumar, Microsoft

7. 48 core processorSingle-chip Cloud Computer (SCC)Still in development stageBased on Intel’s x86 architecture commonly used in desktop PCsAlready incorporated in Microsoft’s pipeline for future usehttp://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/12/intel_airs_out.html;jsessionid=MT24OLYSVKIJNQE1GHRSKH4ATMY32JVNhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8392392.stm6Intel’s Cloud Processor

8. Traditional applications require complex development and maintenanceShare infrastructure and applicationshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_DKNwK_ms&feature=relatedSalesforce.com7Recap

9. Agenda8

10. Reduces difficulty of maintaining several computer configurationsSolutions such as Citrix centralize applicationsIncreases mobility Allows IT to focus on efficiency and innovationUtilizing 3rd party computing power or software is a viable alternativeScale up and down on-demandPay for what you use incrementallyAmazon article conversion9Reducing Cost

11. Cost ofInfrastructure Infrastructure is difficult to develop and maintainVernon Turner, SVP IDC Enterprise Infrastructure“IT executives are feeling the pinch of their budgets being squeezed…infrastructure remains underutilized“Largest investment is datacentersCloud computing increases utilization from ~2% to ~30%10http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS103185+24-Sep-2009+BW20090924http://datacenterjournal.com/content/view/1709/44/

12. 11Datacenters are a Key ComponentServer roomCenter of IT operationsProvisioned for peak usageExtra capacity is marketableRedundancyCloud computing dynamically allocates the processing power of several connected servers

13. IT Asset Lifecycle – Less to RecycleThin clients require fewer resourcesUpgraded dynamically with the cloudSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Software usage can be easily trackedSnagit screen capture software at ABEULA: Free for personal, non-commercial use 12Simplified Asset Management

14. Lack of standardsDevelopment is necessary to ensure long-term sustainabilityPrivacyJustifiable concerns over privacy will hinder consumer adoptionReliance on 3rd parties to protect sensitive dataNetwork trafficIncreases will take its toll as reliance shifts from the motherboard to the cloudReliability and availability are vital to a companyhttp://cloudcomputing.sys-con.com/node/65928813Challenges

15. Cloud SecurityPrivileged User Access

16. Data Management Personnel

17. Regulatory Compliance

18. Regular audits and certifications

19. Data Location

20. Data Segregation

21. Recovery

22. Complete Restoration a must

23. Investigative Support

24. Contractual Commitment