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Cloud Storage
May 16, 2012 Seminar
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What is cloud computing?
The practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer
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You're already in the cloud!
Online Email
Photo Sharing
Video hosting
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Why move to the cloud?
• Move away from IT administration and towards your core mission o "Outsource" the management of your IT, data,
backups, remote access, etc.
• Cost
o Economies of scale mean that service providers can be more efficient than you
o Often a free version o Pay for what you use
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Why move to the cloud?
• Flexibility o Access from anywhere with an internet connection o No IT infrastructure investment o Easily scalable
• Security
o Industry experts whose full time job is security o Data redundancy means your data is recoverable
even if your (or their) hardware fails o Failure of hardware is expected, so they anticipate it
and build around it
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AMD 2011 global attitude study - benefits
Source: http://blogs.amd.com/work/amd-2011-global-cloud-computing-adoption-attitudes-and-approaches-study-infographics/
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AMD 2011 global attitude study - risks
Source: http://blogs.amd.com/work/amd-2011-global-cloud-computing-adoption-attitudes-and-approaches-study-infographics/
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Pros / Cons
• Benefits o Easy access anywhere (with internet connection) o Built-in backup and redundancy o Strong security o Inexpensive
• Drawbacks
o Need a stable internet connection o Security is only as strong as your password o Must trust the company
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Types of Cloud Storage
Backup Sync
Hybrid
Collaboration
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Types of Cloud Storage - Simple Backup Cloud storage backup solutions allow you to copy your computer’s files onto a
remote server. You can then recover your files should your computer get stolen or damaged.
Examples include: • Mozy • Backblaze • Carbonite
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Most cloud storage solutions also offer synchronization There are also services that allow you to synchronize data on multiple
computers or devices. Files stored in a special folder or directory get automatically uploaded and synced across devices.
Examples include: • Dropbox • Google Drive • Microsoft SkyDrive
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Let's look at Dropbox
• Easy to set up • Limited in what can be synced
o Anything in the "Dropbox" folder is automatically synced
• 2GB Free storage o Paid plans up to 100GB
• Accessible from most platforms o PC, Mac, Linux o iPhone, iPad, Android, Blackberry o Web browser o Has an API for 3rd party integration
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Let's look at Google Drive
• Easy to set up • Limited in what can be synced
o Anything in the "Google Drive" folder is automatically synced
• 5GB Free storage o Paid plans up to 16 TB
• Accessible from most platforms o PC, Mac o Android (iPhone and iPad coming soon) o Web browser o Has an API for 3rd party integration
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Resources
• Dropbox features
• Google Drive features
• AMD Cloud Study 2011 Cloud Infographic
• Worried about security? - a video tour of
Google's data centers
• Feedback form for this presentation
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Any questions?
Is that it?
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