Cloud Computing Nathan Bosen Kelsie Cagampang MIS 424

Cloud Computing Nathan Bosen Kelsie Cagampang MIS 424 May 29, 2013

Agenda • • • A general idea Architecture Pros & cons Big players The future

What is the cloud? A GENERAL OVERVIEW

How do YOU use the cloud?

What is the cloud? • Services stored on the internet are provided to users • Etymology of ‘the cloud’ • The main goal: simplify IT processes

A brief history • 1960’s – “intergalactic computer network” • 1999 – Salesforce. com • 2002 – Amazon Web Service • 2006 – Amazon’s Elastic Compute • 2009 to present – emergence of tech giants

Architecture Types • Infrastructure as a Service (Iaa. S) – Storage, networks, servers, virtual machines • Platform as a Service (Paa. S) – Databases, web servers, development tools • Software as a Service (Saa. S) – Applications, services

Why should I go to the cloud? PROS & CONS

Cumulus Clouds (pros) • Payment options • Highly scalable • Hide complexity • Collaboration • Store consumer info

Cumulonimbus Clouds (cons) • Downtime • Security • Cost • Inflexibility • Customer Service

What are my options? THE BIG CLOUDS

• Iaa. S – Market share: greater than 75% ($500 mil) • Provides complete cloud coverage • Free Usage Tier

• Paa. S – Market share: difficult to determine • Provides convenient resources for development • Price variability

• Saa. S – Market share: ~62% ($1. 3 bil) • Provides tailored clouds for different business aspects • Moderately priced

The Future of Cloud Computing • Focus shifting to public cloud and Saa. S • Growing focus on mobile platforms • Big data moving into the cloud • Hardware and software detaching

Questions?