Cloud Computing Is An User Friendly Solution

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End User Organizations choose to use cloud computing technology based solutions because this method increases capacity and capabilities without having to invest in expensive infrastructure. Clients of a cloud hosting service provider are able to avoid investing in infrastructure because cloud computing technology involves the interaction of several virtualized resources. Cloud servers connect and share information resources based on the level of the traffic load across the entire network platform. This method of computing, that is, cloud computing is provides services in the form of three main types. These types include Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing services, that is, software provided and supported on demand; Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing services, that is, infrastructure provided and supported on demand; and Platform as a Service (PaaS) cloud computing services, that is, deployment and scalability of application platforms.

Software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing are two terms often used interchangeably, but in true literary sense, there is a difference. Cloud computing encomprises the broad concept of having a robust shared computing environment, that is accessible through the internet, where users can buy just the computing resources needed to support an application without the need to buy the entire platform. The cloud provides flexible computing power which is ideal to run Software as a service (SaaS) applications, thus, software as a service programs run on top of the cloud computing infrastructure. The cloud can be better defined as an Infrastructure as a Service or a Platform as a Service.

The foundation of cloud computing depends on its infrastructure. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud computing implies delivery of computing on demand as a service, avoiding the cost of investment in operating, maintaining the hardware, etc. In order to be completely functional, the infrastructure must be fully reliable and totally flexible to allow easy implementation and operation of applications running on cloud. Other characteristics of Infrastructure as a Service cloud computing include delivery of resources such as servers, storage and network components as a service; lower total cost of ownership; full scalability; elimination of the need for administration and maintenance of hardware; enterprise grade infrastructure for all subscribers; etc. A cloud hosting service provider offers Infrastructure as a Service cloud computing services to help small and medium size organizations run more cost effectively, securely, and robustly. Cloud computing technology is available for many applications - MS Project, Windows Server software, MS SQL Server, QuickBooks accounting software, MS Office Server, ACT! CRM, ProSeries Tax software, Drake Tax software, Lacerte Tax software, ATX tax software, etc.


Benefits of Cloud Computing

User Friendly model

The greatest benefit of cloud computing is that - users only pay for the resources needed, as they are used.

Superb Technology

Cloud uses the proven technology, and fully reliable and redundant SAS 70 Type II compliant data centers interconnected with an ultra high speed network.

Elasticity

If there is an increase in demand on IT systems, cloud can quickly scale to meet these demands.

Cost Efficient

Cloud computing technology provides a simple and inexpensive set-up because all hardware and bandwidth are paid for by the cloud hosting service provider.

Free 24/7 Support, Security, and Backup

Qualified and experienced professionals provide network, hardware, OS management, support, enhanced security, and rolling data backup.

24x7 Accessibility

You can connect to the application on cloud at anytime and from anywhere via Internet.


About the Author:
William Smith is an IT analyst at Real Time Data Services which is a leading Cloud Computing and Application Hosting company. The company specializes in hosting many software including accounting software(QuickBooks Hosting, Peachtree), QuickBooks add-ons (Fishbowl, eBridge, SourceLink), Windows Server, MS SQL Server, Tax software (ProSeries, Drake, Lacerte), CRM software.



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