What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing consists of the delivery of computing services including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence over the Internet (the cloud). Cloud solutions bring faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. Rather than buying and maintaining computer products and services, one can pay to use a particular cloud computing service which eventually helps make a huge saving in terms of time, effort, and cost.

How Does Cloud Computing Work?

Instead of owning their own computing infrastructure or data centers, organizations can rent access to anything from applications to storage from a cloud service provider. Today all all-sized businesses prefer using cloud-computing services to avoid owning and maintaining their own IT infrastructure and pay only for what they use.

The cloud-computing services provider can benefit from this technology by offering the same services to a wide range of customers.

Types of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing services are divided into three models consisting of:

Software as a Service

SaaS is the most common cloud computing’ version used by people globally for managing their routine business tasks. All users can easily use this software application via web browsers. It further reduces the need for internal IT management.

Infrastructure as a Service

This cloud computing service is preferred by companies looking to build applications from scratch while managing all the elements themselves. But they need technical assistance to manage the tasks.

PaaS

PaaS or Platform as a Service is a cloud-based computing model that helps the development team in designing, testing, leveraging and scaling applications hassle-free and more reasonably.

Cloud Deployment Models

When deploying cloud architecture, there are three main kinds of cloud deployment models that help deliver cloud computing services consisting of:

Public Cloud

The public cloud is explained as computing services offered by third-party providers over the public Internet. This platform is available to all who want to use or purchase them.

Private Cloud

The cloud computing resources are used exclusively by a single business or organization. Private clouds are designed, run, and used by a single organization, mainly located on-premises. This model provides improved control, customization, and data security but has some cost associated with the same.

Hybrid Cloud

This type of cloud computing, which is the combination of both the above models, gives your business better flexibility and more deployment options and lets them optimize their existing infrastructure, security, and compliance.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)/ Google Cloud/ Azure – Which is More Suitable

Beneath are the main differences between AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Subject	Google Cloud Platform	Microsoft Azure	Amazon Web services
Introduced	2008	2009	2006
Storage Domain	Cloud Storage	Blocked storage	S3
Monitoring	Stackdriver monitoring services	Azure Application Insight	Cloud watch
Block Storage	Persistent disk	Page blobs	EBS
Firewall	Fortigate Next Generation Firewall	Application Gate Away	Web Application Firewall
Cloud Services	Shield	DDos	Cloud Armor
Market Size	10%	22%	33%
DNS Service	Cloud DNS	Azure traffic manager	Amazon Route 53
Automation	Compute Engine Management	Azure Automation	AWS Opsworks
Existence	22 Regions (61 zones Zones)	60+ Regions	26 Regions
Security	Cloud Security Command Centre	Azure Security Centre	AWS Security Hub

What are the Perks of Using Cloud Computing Solutions?

Due to the diversification of cloud computing solutions, its benefits vary from company to company. But majorly with cloud services, businesses don’t have to worry about purchasing or maintaining their own computing infrastructure.

Quick Time to Market- One can easily test new ideas and deploy the same applications with no hardware limitations or delayed procurement processes.

Scalability and Flexibility- Cloud computing brings improved flexibility letting organizations scale resources and cater to the growing needs of their customers. With the cloud, there is no need to spend any amount on physical infrastructure.

Cost Savings- Shifting to the cloud assists companies in optimizing IT costs. With the cloud service model, pay only for the resources you actually need for your business. This gives a lot of time for your IT team to focus on more strategic work.

Improved Collaboration- With cloud storage, you can access data anywhere and anytime which results in improved collaboration within the team members.

Advanced Security- With cloud security tools and technologies, monitoring and logging how data is being accessed, moved, and shared becomes easy.

Safety of Data- Cloud providers also provide backup and disaster recovery features. Storing data in the cloud instead of saving it locally helps in data prevention in the event of an emergency, such as hardware malfunction, malicious threats, or even simple user error.

Limitations of Cloud Computing

Each technology has its own benefits and drawbacks and cloud computing is no exception to it. The main drawback of this innovation is its dependence on internet connection for accessing the data. Unlike traditional computing which uses hardwired connections to access data on servers or storage devices, cloud computing requires the internet for accessing data and other information.

Another drawback of leveraging cloud computing is that it increases concerns related to data privacy and online threats, unforeseen costs, etc.

But the good news is that all these issues can be addressed by hiring a renowned cloud service provider who has a clear understanding of the cloud and brings in more flexibility and freedom.

Create a Business Case for Cloud Computing

In order to build a business case for moving systems to the cloud, first of all knowing about your existing infrastructure is important. Also, check out the cost of running data centers, and the additional charges linked with it. The cost of physical hardware, servers, and details of specifications such as CPUs, cores and RAM, storage cost will be considered.

Also, evaluate the application cost, whether you plan to leave them, re-host them in the cloud unchanged, or rebuild them for the cloud. Each of these options will cost you different. Before finalizing any kind of cloud business case, keep track of all the factors in the potential downsides, including the risk of being locked into one vendor for your tech infrastructure.

Why Migrate to Cloud Computing?

Indeed, the cloud brings enhanced flexibility and reliability, and improved performance, along with reducing overall IT costs. Moreover, it allows organizations to achieve faster time to market and incorporate AI and machine learning use cases into their strategies.

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Case Study: Kodehash and XYZ Corporation

Background

XYZ Corporation, a trusted name in the e-commerce industry, was facing difficulties related to data storage, scalability, and website performance due to its expanding customer base. They were looking for dynamic infrastructure for managing high-traffic volumes, securing sensitive customer data, and a seamless shopping experience.

Solution

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