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Workload Distribution and Resource Pooling Architecture

Workload Distribution and Resource Pooling Architecture Cloud architects must implement several concepts and best practices to build highly scalable applications. These concepts are critical because of expanding datasets, unpredictable traffic patterns, and the demand for faster response times. Two common foundational cloud architecture models are workload distribution architecture, and resource pooling architecture. Workload Distribution Architecture Workload distribution architecture… Read More »

The Process of Migrating an Application to the Cloud

The Process of Migrating an Application to the Cloud Applications can be moved to the cloud quickly with little problem if the migration is planned correctly. The process of constructing a plan for migrating a system to the cloud generally includes the following steps: Define the system goals and requirements. This process includes considering several factors such as… Read More »

Mobile Cloud Computing: Benefits & Disadvantages

It has been estimated that within the next few years mobile computing using cloud-based systems will become a trillion dollar business. Currently, it is not clear whether mobile computing is driving the growth of cloud-based systems or vice versa. Either way, most businesses understand that it is critical to have a mobile computing presence. To maximize efficiency and… Read More »

IDaaS, Cloud Data Storage, and Cloud Collaboration

IDaaS, Cloud Data Storage, and Cloud Collaboration The emergence of wide-spread Internet access combined with the development of cloud based infrastructure, platform, and Software as a Service (SaaS), has created an environment where organizations and normal everyday users have access to vast amounts of computing resources and applications at the click of a button. These cloud resources are… Read More »

The Cloud Paradigm and its Effect on Computing

The Cloud Paradigm and its Effect on Computing The NIST SP 800-145 states that cloud computing is a model for “enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources” (Grance, & Mell, 2011, pg.2). Combined with wide expansion of the internet, this concept has created a paradigm where computer resources and applications can… Read More »

Cloud Computing Model – Benefits and Disadvantages

Cloud Computing Model, Benefits and Disadvantages The NIST SP 800-145 states that cloud computing is a model for “enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources”. These resources include networks, servers, storage, applications, and services that can be quickly configured and deployed with minimal management or service provider actions. The cloud model… Read More »

Cloud Computing and System Fault Tolerance

Cloud Computing and System Fault Tolerance Cloud computing use has risen in direct correlation with the development of web 2.0 technologies, as well as the development and increased availability of high-speed communications infrastructure and internet access. Well known advantages of cloud computing include; cost savings, reliability, manageability, and competitive edge (Levelcloud.net, n.d.). One aspect of cloud computing related… Read More »