Cloud computing solutions for novices

Cloud computing presents a challenge to the user who do not have a background in ICT. Cloud computing solutions present themselves as a highly technical area of expertise. Implementation of cloud computing solutions can seem terribly daunting especially to a business without a dedicated IT department. This leads to some businesses foregoing the benefits of cloud computing because of the perceived challenges of managing the cloud solution provided. However, the cloud management system has now been designed to cater to those businesses that need a complete solution without much hassle. This eases them of the pressure to maintain the system so they can devote their time to core activities.

The cloud management system offered to these businesses is managed hosting services. Here, managed hosting providers undertake to manage all aspects of the cloud hosting service provided. Their staff is the one to perform such tasks as administration, maintenance of network capacities, and installation of upgrades on the system among others. The managed hosting provider, therefore, undertakes to provide the business with ICT solutions in the cloud with minimal participation by the business. Managed hosting services have become quite popular with businesses whose core objectives are not related to information and communications technology.

The advantages of this service are; first, the business is guaranteed access to expertise all the time. Since the provider must also manage the cloud solution, their experts will always be available. They can be consulted on issues where the user is facing some difficulties. Second, the provider undertakes to guarantee functionality at all times. Managed services have much higher uptime than self managed services. This is because the provider binds himself in the contract to provide the best service possible. The knowledge that failure to live up to contractual obligations can lead to termination of the contract which hurts the business, is a powerful motivation.

Thirdly, managed services provide security control from a central interface. This increases the security of the information contained within the cloud, and that moved between the cloud and business. Since it is the managed host who provides the security, it will be of commercial grade and will actively monitor threats. Fourth, upgrades on managed services are easier to perform. This is because they are done from a central location by the service provider. This enables the business to have the latest software and hardware technology at their disposal much faster. Vendor managed services are on the increase because of the bettered service delivery and their ease of use.

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