10 Questions
What is one of the key benefits of migrating to the cloud for application development?
Ability to rapidly provision computing resources (servers, storage, etc.) on-demand without upfront capital expenditure.
Name one major cloud platform provided by Google for application development.
Google App Engine
What is the name of Salesforce.com's platform for building cloud-based enterprise applications?
Force.com
Microsoft's cloud computing platform is called _____?
Microsoft Azure (or Windows Azure)
What is a potential use case for a 'local cloud' or private cloud within an enterprise?
Managing virtualized resources within the company's own data center for security/compliance reasons.
Name one challenge organizations may face when migrating existing applications to the cloud.
Rewriting parts of the application to be cloud-compatible and leverage cloud services.
What is a potential benefit of using 'thin clients' in an organization's move to the cloud?
Reduced hardware/maintenance costs by offloading compute to the cloud.
What does PaaS stand for in the context of cloud computing?
Platform as a Service
Name one major factor driving enterprise adoption of public cloud services.
Reduced upfront capital expenditure/lower costs compared to on-premises infrastructure.
What is a key capability of IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) cloud offerings?
The ability to dynamically provision virtualized compute, storage and network resources.
Study Notes
Cloud Computing Overview
- Cloud computing is a rapidly growing trend in the computer world, with IDC predicting it will reach $42 billion in 2012 and Gartner Inc. predicting a 21.3% rise in worldwide cloud-services revenue in 2009 to $56.3 billion.
- Big names like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are investing heavily in cloud computing, with Amazon offering services like Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) and Simple Storage Services (S3), and Google providing online applications with subscription options.
Virtualization and Migration
- Virtualization is a popular trend, with offerings from Microsoft and VMWare, allowing clients' software to run in a centralized location.
- Virtualization efforts can help streamline IT infrastructure, as seen in McNeilus Steel's experience.
- Hyper-V Live Migration is a method of migrating data to the cloud, which is crucial for existing data.
Migrating to the Cloud
- Chapter 13 of the book covers methods for migrating existing data to the cloud, including services for individuals, mid-size organizations, and enterprises.
- Tools and methodologies are discussed to help make the move to the cloud.
Best Practices and Future of Cloud Computing
- Best practices for using a cloud computing solution are essential, including analyzing your service, finding the right vendor, and understanding the best way to move data to the cloud.
- Understanding the players, the pieces, and why the move is necessary can help with the transition from traditional network infrastructure to a cloud solution.
- The future of cloud computing is rapidly evolving, with researchers making predictions and the need for adapting to change.
Glossary and Resources
- A glossary of cloud computing terms is provided, along with a list of cloud vendors and resources.
Test your knowledge on the applications required for Hyper-V Live Migration, sending existing data to the cloud, and the Wave Approach. Explore best practices and the future of cloud computing, including analyzing your service.
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