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Cloud computing is a system that hosts processing power, storage and other IT resources. These can include hybrid, private or public platforms. The managing of these environments is a key problem, with a particular focus on security, efficiency and availability.
A solid cloud strategy can enhance efficiency and innovation, while also allowing flexibility agility, agility and the ability to scale. This approach can be difficult to manage and create because it requires different processes, technologies and capabilities for every business. The right tools, technology and experience are essential for effectively managing multiple platforms – while also delivering security control and automation without stifling velocity.
While on-premise software has served businesses well for quite a while and will likely continue to do so, the appeal of cloud computing is obvious. Rather than host applications and data on company servers the cloud servers are hosted by a third-party service and the service provider is often providing state-of-the-art physical security controls. For instance, EDI software, which was once installed on the premises of an enterprise but is now offered as a cloud service cost-effective installation and allowing companies to pay on a regular basis.
In terms of cloud environments, the most popular are infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platforms, which offer virtual machine instances that can be started, stopped, accessed and configured depending on user needs. They offer the greatest flexibility in terms of resource allocation which allows organizations to pick between small medium, large, and extra-large instances, aswell in compute-optimized or memory versions.
