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MANAGED OR UNMANAGED SERVICES? THE QUESTION IS AS FOLLOWS:

by Ayaz Ahmad Online Business Analyst
It's not just about numbers and money when it comes to finding the cloud storage solution or cloud server that's right for our online company.

Certainly, RAM, CPU, and storage are essential components of a performant infrastructure capable of meeting our demands, but what would be a real bonus is the ability to select between controlled and non-managed management of your services!

Is it better to be handled or unmanaged?

Your hosting provider will basically give you two options: an unmanaged (or self-provisioning) solution in which you Managed Services independently, or a fully managed solution in which your online business is always cheered by expert hands, you get dedicated technical support, and your structures are monitored 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Both options have advantages and disadvantages. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks, as well as selecting one of them, can be difficult. Regardless, we will assist you in deciding which option is best for your company based on a few basic considerations.

The inquiries

Before deciding between unmanaged and controlled facilities, you can ask yourself the following questions:

  • What do I need for my online business?
  • Is it within my budget to construct an infrastructure with specialised hardware and have expert technicians on hand to assist me?
  • Are my skills and abilities sufficient to ensure a stable and effective management?
  • Do I have a dedicated IT infrastructure that can be present solely for the management of the entire system?
  • What are my online business's long-term goals and potential growth?

After you've answered these questions, you'll need to look at the two alternatives "Managed" and "Unmanaged" and evaluate them thoroughly to determine which business form is the best fit.

Which businesses could benefit from unmanaged or controlled solutions?

Unmanaged autonomous management approach is the best option for companies that:

Have a dedicated internal IT team already in place.

They want to maintain their administrative access and architectural influence.
I don't need any help or assistance. (H24)

Can spend money on costly hardware and computers, as well as managing and renewing them.
Have the requisite experience dealing with configuration and tuning problems.

The “Fully Managed Mode” of Cloud service management is suitable for a type of company that:

Has no in-depth technical knowledge.

Requires complete help from a secure and professional guide.

Has no internal solid IT department, which must be committed and competent as well.

Needs dedicated assistance and supervision 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Needs to build a personalised and one-of-a-kind infrastructure that is well-suited to specific features.

The financial factor

The economic factor is a final concern. When it comes to money, the difference between controlled and unmanaged services is significant; however, contrary to popular belief, the independent operating mode "Unmanaged" is by far the most costly, requiring an initial investment in hardware and skilled personnel.

Fully Managed platforms, we believe, are the perfect solution for businesses who have made online business their primary source of revenue. It is, in reality, the solution that can be tailored to your budget and the level of support and SLA that your company requires, while also providing significant economic and technical benefits. That is, businesses can have quick and immediate access to the most up-to-date hardware technology, as well as the protection and expertise of experts in the industry, without having to make the costly investments that independent management entails.

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About Ayaz Ahmad Senior   Online Business Analyst

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Joined APSense since, August 8th, 2012, From New York, United States.

Created on May 10th 2021 02:40. Viewed 125 times.

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