Most business owners and managers have heard about cloud computing. While cloud computing may seem like a difficult concept, it is really simple to envision and understand. Unlike a single server housed in a business, cloud computing uses servers networked to the internet to provide large amounts of computing power and data storage potential.
A Network
These servers are typically stored in data centers. These data centers can be located around the world and connect through internet hubs and telecom and ISP carriers. This means that the data you enter into the cloud is stored on multiple servers all accessing the internet for instant access to the data by authorized users.
In addition to just data storage and computing power, the cloud is also a location for programs to operate. This provides the ability for access to software, data, and computing from any location with an internet connection.
On-Demand
For businesses, having data, computing, and storage on-demand from any internet connected device is a benefit. There is no need for multiple site licenses for software, lower concerns about security risks and loss of data through disasters, theft, and server failure.
With the data stored on multiple secure hard drives, there is exceptional redundancy, eliminating long downtime that was a constant concern when all data for a business was housed on one or more in-house servers.
Businesses can customize their services in the cloud. They can also choose between different types of clouds to offer the security, computing capacity, and the additional services that work for their needs and budget.
Trying to decide if Web Werks cloud computing is right for your business? Talk to the experts at www.webwerks.in.
