1-Introduction To Cloud Computing

Module
Introduction to
Cloud Computing
Definitions and Concepts

Cloud Computing
Have you heard about virtualization and cloud computing?

It is less important to own a particular server
than to share computing resources.
Location of the user is inconsequential in cloud computing!
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Just buzz or Serious Business?
Source: Gartner (August 2012)

Module Learning Objectives
Learning
Objectives
At the end of this module, you will be able to:

Define the common terminologies used in cloud
computing.
Explain the relationship between cloud computing
and virtualization.
List some common examples of applications using
cloud computing.
Identify different types of cloud service models and
their suitability in common situations.
Identify the types of organizations that benefit from
cloud computing in the given scenarios.
Identify the type of organization that might not benefit
from cloud computing.
Explain different types of deployment models in cloud
computing with examples.
Identify the differences between different types of
cloud computing models.
Topics Covered in This Module
2.1
2.1
2.2
2.2
Cloud Computing and

Virtualization in Context
2.3
2.3
Suitability to
Organizations
2.4
2.4
Cloud Service Models
2.5
2.5
Cloud Deployment
Models
Cloud Computing Defined
Cloud Computing Defined (Contd.)

Cloud Service Providers:
Storage
Software
Applications
Cloud Computing Defined (Contd.)

Cloud computing brings some new terms:
Cloud is a set of :
Cloud Services
include the delivery of:
Hardware
Software
Networks
Infrastructure
Storage
Storage
Cloud Service
Provider is
responsible for:
Assets
Maintenance
Services
Interfaces
Brainstorm
What are early examples of cloud computing?
Cloud is a set of :
Hardware
Cloud Services
include the delivery of:
Storage
Software
Computational
resources
Services
Storage
Interfaces
Network services
Networks
1.
2.
3.
Cloud Service
Provider is
responsible for:
Assets
Maintenance
Operations
Think of some early examples of cloud computing. You dont

have to be very strict; the examples dont need to fit totally within
the current definition.
Write your response in the space provided in your handbook.
Brainstorm!
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Characteristics of Cloud Computing

On-demand
self-service
Measured service
Five essential
characteristics of
cloud computing are:
Broad network
access
Rapid elasticity
Resource pooling
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Virtualization Defined
Virtual Environment
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Virtualization Defined (Contd.)
Virtualization
To Press
To Enterprise
Integrated Approach
Software Category
Software
Hardware
Techniques
Processes
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2.1
2.1
2.2
2.2
Cloud Computing and

2.3
2.3
Suitability to
Organizations
2.4
2.4
2.5
2.5
Cloud Deployment
Models
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Virtualization: Enabling Technology

Virtualization is an enabling technology for cloud computing.
Cloud
Infrastructure as a Service
Platform as a Service
Software as a Service
Legacy
Data Center
Hardware
Server-Oriented
Virtualization
Data Center
Workplace
Virtualization
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Commonalities and Differences
Both shield their users from details of the physical

hardware.
Multiple users can share the hardware resources.
Both allow flexible deployment of IT assets.
Much hyped concepts.
Commonalities
Differences
Cloud
Virtualization is a technology while

cloud computing is a concept.
Virtualization is an enabling technology
for many cloud services.
Virtualization
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2.1
2.1
2.2
2.2
Cloud Computing and

2.3
2.3
Suitability to
Organizations
2.4
2.4
2.5
2.5
Cloud Deployment
Models
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Virtualization and Cloud Computing Characteristics

Organizations might benefit from virtualization and cloud computing if:
$$
.
.
Business is changing rapidly like

growing or shrinking on a
seasonal basis.
Capital is scarce or expensive.
Technology or business is
immature.
Senior management is not ready
for long-term commitment.
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Solution to Problems
Virtualization and cloud computing overcome problems such as:
Cost of excess
capacity
Running out of
capacity
Much capital
tied up in server
hardware
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Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Non-suitability

Organizations might not benefit from virtualization and cloud computing if
they have:
Steady and
fixed workload.
Own large
data centers.
High compliance
standards.
High degree of
operational assurance.
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Question: Virtualization and Cloud Computing
Select one or more items that are correct.

Q1. Which of these companies will benefit from virtualization and cloud computing?
Small startup
Pharmaceutical company compliance sensitive
Rapidly growing email system
Email system if steady and no functional change required
Battlefield military system
Website with lots of multimedia content
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Legal Company
A small firm employs several lawyers and a few

assistants. Documents are exchanged among personnel
through an email server located in the office. The firm
experiences huge growth and will soon open additional
offices. At the same time, the firm wants to exchange
documents in a more structured way, so an intranet
solution is considered. However, there is little capital
available.
Should this company adopt cloud computing?
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Reasons Whether to Adopt

Reasons to adopt cloud computing for email and document management:
It is beneficial for the firm to adopt

cloud computing for email and
document management because:
The firm is expanding and it will be easier
to upgrade the capacity.
Less capital is required to be invested for
this change.
The following reasons state why the firm

should not adopt cloud computing:
Document management is the core

activity, and high risk is involved with the cloud
service provider.
Highly confidential information requires

in-house storage.
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2.1
2.1
2.2
2.2
Cloud Computing and

2.3
2.3
Suitability to
Organizations
2.4
2.4
2.5
2.5
Cloud Deployment
Models
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Models of Cloud Computing
Software as a Service
(SaaS), applications which
provide business value for
users
Platform as a Service (PaaS),

applications which provides
specialized software
components and programming
tools
Infrastructure as a Service
(IaaS), applications which
provides computing
infrastructure resources as
a service
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Cloud Service Users

Business needs for different models:
Users use SaaS

applications to generate
business value
Developers use
PaaS to build
applications
Operations use
IaaS to provide
application services
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SaaS
User Accounts
World-Wide Access
Global Collaboration
Subscription based
Easy to Digest: SaaS allows users to run

existing online applications.
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PaaS
Rapid Development
Mashups
Integrating multivendor
cloud services
Easy to Digest: PaaS allows users to create

their own cloud applications using existing tools
and script languages.
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IaaS
Virtual Servers
Storage
Flexible Use
Easy to Digest: IaaS allows users to run all

types of applications on selected cloud hardware.
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2.1
2.1
2.2
2.2
Cloud Computing and

2.3
2.3
Suitability to
Organizations
2.4
2.4
2.5
2.5
Cloud Deployment
Models
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Deployment Models
In addition to the cloud service models, there are also a

number of ways to deliver or roll out these cloud
services. In some of these deployment models, the
financial commitment lies with the organizations that
use these clouds.
Private Cloud
Community Cloud
Public Cloud
Hybrid Cloud
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End of Module Questions

Q1. Which of the following are characteristics of cloud computing?
a. Delivered as a service
b. Eliminates vendor lock-in
c. Reduces cost
d. Variable cost
Q2. Which of the following are examples of cloud computing?

a. Online Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)
b. Private server hosting
c. Company website
d. Storage virtualization
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End of Module Questions

Q3. Which of the following might be an indicator that a company might benefit from
cloud computing?
a. Rapid business change
b. Scarce capital
c. Confidentiality
Q4. Which of the following might be an indicator that a company might NOT benefit
from cloud computing?
a. Steady workload
b. Strict compliance requirements
c. Good IT performance management
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Definitions and Concepts

Have you heard about virtualization and cloud computing?

Just buzz or Serious Business?

Source: Gartner (August 2012)

Module Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

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Topics Covered in This Module

Definitions and Concepts

Cloud Computing and

Cloud Service Models

Cloud Computing Defined

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Cloud Computing Defined (Contd.)

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Cloud Computing Defined (Contd.)

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Think of some early examples of cloud computing. You dont

Characteristics of Cloud Computing

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Virtualization Defined (Contd.)

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Topics Covered in This Module

Definitions and Concepts

Cloud Computing and

Cloud Service Models

Virtualization: Enabling Technology

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Commonalities and Differences

Both shield their users from details of the physical

Virtualization is a technology while

Copyright 2012, ITpreneurs Nederland B. V. All rights reserved.

Topics Covered in This Module

Definitions and Concepts

Cloud Computing and

Cloud Service Models

Virtualization and Cloud Computing Characteristics

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Business is changing rapidly like

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Virtualization and Cloud Computing: Non-suitability

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Question: Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Select one or more items that are correct.

Pharmaceutical company compliance sensitive

Rapidly growing email system

Email system if steady and no functional change required

Battlefield military system

Website with lots of multimedia content

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A small firm employs several lawyers and a few

Should this company adopt cloud computing?

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Reasons Whether to Adopt

It is beneficial for the firm to adopt

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The following reasons state why the firm

Document management is the core

Highly confidential information requires

Topics Covered in This Module

Definitions and Concepts

Cloud Computing and