In previous blogs I wrote about the benefits of private cloud computing and the benefits of public cloud computing based on the unique models of each. Sitting between secure, dedicated private cloud computing and open, low cost public cloud hosting is a secure, shared cloud middle ground we call managed cloud hosting. Public cloud hosting […]
Read MoreUpdate December 2017: Some of the drawbacks mentioned below are no longer a concern, such as compliance and fraudulent servers. Today, top concerns include data privacy, visibility and redundancy. For more information about these drawbacks and other benefits/challenges of cloud computing, download our free ebook, Guide to Building and Managing a Cost-Effective Hybrid Cloud. Cloud Computing […]
Read MoreWhether a public cloud or private cloud, everyone agrees that cloud computing key benefits include scalability, instant provisioning, virtualized resources and ability to expand the server base quickly. However, “cloud computing” is still used to mean a lot of things to a lot of people. When it comes to slicing up the cloud taxonomy a […]
Read MoreI recently attended Internet Evolution’s webinar on cloud computing where the benefits of cloud computing were defined as leveraging economies of scale in computing. This makes a lot of sense. Rather than build your infrastructure one hardware server at a time, you can leverage a pool of resources to maximize efficiency and lower your overall […]
Read MoreAccording to Yankee Group’s recent survey on Cloud Computing, more enterprises are considering cloud computing a viable technology. Nearly 60 percent see the technology as an enabler, compared to just 37 percent a year ago. Even more interesting, the Yankee Group found that private cloud computing is preferred 2:1 over fully managed public cloud solutions. […]
Read MoreServerless computing is a misnomer. In fact, even virtual servers rely on a physical server to function. Serverless computing instead is a term more associated with developers who need not manage any server (physical or virtual). Instead, they pay for the computing resources and run time of code.
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