1. What should someone consider when defining their strategies for their specific cloud configuration?
2. What are the components of cloud architecture today and how might this change in the future?
3. Are there any specific network configuration management practices you would recommend for a
cloud computing environment?
4. What advice would you offer to someone considering offering a database storage solution via a
cloud platform?
Cloud Computing Configuration
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Cloud computing entails the process of service delivery through the internet; these include data storage, databases, software, and networking. Many organizations have shifted their focus on cloud-based storage to make remote access to their databases. The main reason why cloud computing is gin footholds through an organization and business is that it offers favorable terms compared to traditional on-site storage, especially in cost savings, performance, efficiency, and security (Griffith, 2016). With the increase in civet threats and attacks, the organization must protect its dial assets from unauthorized access, resulting in data distortion or loss. This paper seeks to expound on cloud configuration strategies, the future of cloud architecture components, network configuration practices, and highlight the factors to consider before database storage through the cloud platform.
With the increase in cloud use, its implementation is becoming inevitable by the day. At the same time, most organizations are in between maintaining their on-premise data storage application or upgrading and migrating to cloud technologies. Before taking the specific decision to cloud configuration after timely research and due diligence before adopting the migration process, numerous factors are considered. Firstly, the business process, Before the configuration, it is imperative than an individual assess if the migration is a good fit for his or her needs (Griffith, 2016). This entails the pertinent of understanding its impacts once the implementation process is complete. Secondly, the enterprise design entails understanding the amount of time that will be put into the restructuring and altering the already existing data storage and management strategies. This will involve adopting a viable approach to implementation that will be cost-conscious and timely.
Thirdly, governance and management of the cloud; through this, an individual understand the policies surrounding the implementation to ensure a smooth operation of the cloud technology. Additionally, data preparation for migration and cloud migration involves many data configurations to enhance compatibility to facilitate efficient migration. System data accuracy will eliminate integrity issues during the extraction, transfer, and data upload to the cloud. Finally, the user and adopting and future trends, the migration takes effort. Adopting the changes is important; therefore, the user must be open to encounter challenges but be willing to adapt and be open to future cloud technologies trends (Olufemi, 2019).
Cloud computing architecture
Several cloud computing architectures makes up the cloud computing service. They include
Front -end Platform
This type of cloud architecture entails the interface that can be accessed via desktop or mobile devices and can be seen by users and clients. The users interact with the cloud data storage networks through a middleware, application or web browser, and a virtual session. The architecture of different interfaces depending on the clients’ demands for the user’s needs (Odun-Ayo, 2018).
Back end platform
For this type of architecture, it is composed of many servers and data storage systems and software. These architectures can be accessed either through the private or public network, and its growth and size are highly dependent on the usage (Odun-Ayo, 2018).
Network
Another important computer infrastructure is the network to access the cloud; the network is essential. For users to access the cloud, the service provides users with uninterrupted access to data and applications with an effective security protocol to prevent security breaches. Additionally, they should flexible to agile movements between serves (Odun-Ayo, 2018).
Cloud-based delivery
This is an essential aspect of cloud computing architecture. It is divided into four models, software as a service, which provides on-demand access to the cloud software through platforms or software applications. It can be done remotely, thus no need for physical access. Secondly, the platform as a service, where users and programs access the cloud form programs they develop. Lastly, infrastructure as a service where users use the service providers’ physical hardware to access the cloud. Through virtual services. Networks and databases.
However, cloud computing being a well-integrated system, there are limitless possibilities of future innovations. The architecture has undergone numerous transitions over time. There are numerous possible future trends; these include integrating 5G internet technologies to increase the service connections making it more efficient for users to upload and retrieve data and other cloud-based services. Additionally, more cloud storage capacity whereby the service providers expand their services with lowered costs to realize the cost. Thirdly, the internet of everything is the latest cloud computing and real-time analytics trends, which will entail robots’ use to allow for possible by continuous interaction of users (Odun-Ayo, 2018). Another technology is the artificial intelligence platform to process big data with extra functions compared to the traditional framework, such as hybrid technology. Moreover, serverless computing entails beforehand rental services for clients to use cloud technology rather than configuration; therefore, clients only pay for what they need rather than having a monthly subscription.
In cloud computing, it essential to adhere to numerous network configuration best practices to ensure the smooth running of the system with minimal of no hitches practices include manageable and reliable configuration backups this is essential in the event of loss, thus among recovery less hectic .secondly, network device discovery, this improves the visibility of devices to allow for admins to conduct regular audits with ease (Kesa, 2018). Thirdly is the network compliance. it is imperative that the network compliance with the industry standards to avoid disruption. Finally, the network configuration manager ensures that your network’s life cycle is configured to enhance real backups and user activity tracking other scheduled performance reports promptly.
Considerations before adopting database storage via a cloud platform
There are several factors to consider before opting for a cloud technology platform as a form of storage. The first consideration is usability; thus, the cloud platform system should be user friendly to facilitate easy upload or data retrieval. Secondly, security, it is essential to consider data security. Data security is an essential aspect of any database storage choice. The data stored should adhere to the regulations to protect t the from loss or theft or unintentional corrupting of data as a result of human error (Kesa, 2018). Additionally, functionality is imperative to endure that the choice model suits the person’s functionality in automation, forecasting, and visualization. Fourthly, integration, the data system should be easy to integrate with other software; an open-source code must facilitate integration. Besides, scalability, the system adopted, should have the potential to grow in data management and. Finally, updates the most imperative aspect of database management are frequency and automation. To be able to constantly in sync with the systems.
Conclusion
With the increase in technological innovation and cyber threats and attacks, Cloud computing is gaining more popularity in organizations today. It facilitates the safe delivery of services through the internet, including data storage, database, networks, and services’ effective implementation for the infrastructure; an individual must understand the models’ components either as utility or on-demand computing. Additionally, it is imperative to understand the computer infrastructure and its component to be able to select the most viable characteristics. This could include self-service provisions, elasticity, or pay-per-user terms. Cloud computing has completely revolutionized the database store and retrieval services with more anticipated innovations in the future.
References
Griffith, E. (2016). What is cloud computing? Retrieved from PC Mag: http://au. pcmag. com/networking-communications-software-products/29902/feature/what-is-cloud-computing.
Kesa, C. (2018). IT Professional and Vendors’ Perceptions of the Key Factors in Adopting Cloud-Managed Network Technology (Doctoral dissertation, Robert Morris University).
Odun-Ayo, I., Ananya, M., Agono, F., & Goddy-Worlu, R. (2018, July). Cloud computing architecture: A critical analysis. In 2018 18th International Conference on Computational Science and Applications (ICCSA) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.
Olufemi, A. (2019). Considerations for the Adoption of Cloud-based Big Data Analytics in Small Business Enterprises. Electronic Journal of Information Systems Evaluation, 21(2).
