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Nov
2014
Hybrid cloud computing is basically a cloud computing environment where a business will provide and manage of some resources both in-house and externally. For instance, a group could use a public cloud service, like Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) for any old archived information but then continue to use in-house data storage for operational
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Nov
2014
Image based backup is a method for a virtual machine (VM) or computer to create a duplicate of an operating system (OS) and all the information connected with it, plus the system state and any operation configurations. This backup is now saved as a one file that is labeled as an image. The benefit to
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Nov
2014
Businesses are not the only entities that can benefit from cloud computing technology. K-12 schools are also able to benefit from this amazing form of technology. Schools can benefit from cloud computing by making it easier for them to back up their data and to store it in a secure online space. It’s also easier
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Nov
2014
Cloud compliant hosting is a service that utilizes a special system to keep all the data in a workplace under control. This system is made to be used for the benefit of commercial entities and the government sector alike. It works with an easy to understand process while also utilizing a flexible system made to
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Nov
2014
One of the weirdest ideas about the ‘cloud’ is that it is becoming increasingly hard to know what is behind every curtain. Before IBM acquired the IaaS provider SoftLayer in June of last year, we were hard-pressed to conclude exactly what kind of IaaS Big Blue had to offer. The company did have a virtual
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Nov
2014
Cloud computing security can be a mystery. The main idea of using a public cloud is to contract out certain foundations and application to other third party providers. So, how can you keep your data secure when it leaves your boundaries and your control? But wait, as confusing as it seems, there is hope. Fortunately
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Oct
2014
It is true that cloud services have helped to level the playing field for a lot of small to medium size businesses. It is hard to pin down only one factor that makes cloud computing a game changer for businesses of any size. Maybe the major benefit rests in the ability to level the playing
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Oct
2014
Right now there is a lot of buzz about cloud computing. In fact, some believe that within a year, cloud computing will be used in K-12 schools and that it will consume almost 25% of their yearly budgets. But, do you know what cloud computing really is and why are there so many people using
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Oct
2014
Since the conception of Cloud computing and its accompanying technologies are old news. We are reading more stories about the newest cloud advancements and adoptions every day, and creating an actual hype revolution. But, how all these technologies develop and become quickly applied across systems, businesses and IT can affect everyone in very profound ways,
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Oct
2014
Anything you own of value you keep in a safe or under your mattress. But have you ever thought of locking up your critical data? The cloud makes locking up your data safe and easy to get to get to when you need it. Most networking sites these days will enable you to protect your