22 Questions
What is one advantage of local execution in cloud-based software?
Increasing user response speed
What is a security risk in cloud-based software with multiple users from multiple organizations?
Information leakage from one organization to another
What is the advantage of using federated authentication in cloud-based software for business products?
It delegates authentication to the business where the user works
What is the benefit of using a user's Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn credentials for authentication in cloud-based software?
Users don't have to remember another set of authentication credentials
What is a design issue for software delivered as a service (SaaS)?
All of the above
What is the benefit of reducing network traffic in cloud-based software?
It increases user response speed
What is a consideration for cloud-based software design?
A combination of local and remote processing is used
What is a potential problem with multi-tenant or multi-instance database management in cloud-based software?
Information leakage from one organization to another
What is one of the benefits of SaaS for software product providers?
Attracting a wider range of customers through flexible payment options
What is an advantage of SaaS for customers?
No upfront costs for software
What is a concern related to cloud data storage in SaaS?
Regulation conformance
What is a disadvantage of SaaS for customers?
Service lock-in
What can SaaS providers do to attract a wider range of customers?
Make early free or low-cost versions of the software available
What is a benefit of SaaS for software product providers in terms of data collection?
Both A and B
What is a security concern related to cloud data storage in SaaS?
Security concerns
What is a benefit of SaaS for customers in terms of software updates?
Immediate software updates
Why might businesses be hesitant to use a SaaS provider's product?
The SaaS provider's storage locations do not conform to the laws of the customer's country
What is a limitation of software response time in cloud-based systems?
The network speed of the customer's internet connection
What is a concern for companies dealing with sensitive information when using a SaaS provider?
The control of their data by the SaaS provider
Why might data exchange between a cloud service and other services be difficult?
The cloud service does not provide an API for external use
What is a potential risk of using a SaaS provider, even if they are a large cloud provider?
Security breaches
What is a challenge for individuals and smaller companies when using a SaaS provider that involves a lot of data transfer?
The network speed required for data transfer
Study Notes
Benefits of SaaS for Software Product Providers
- Payment flexibility allows for multiple payment options, attracting a wider range of customers.
- Try before you buy: offering early free or low-cost versions of software to gather customer feedback on bugs and product improvement.
- Data collection enables easy identification of areas for improvement and customer data for marketing other products.
Advantages and Disadvantages of SaaS for Customers
Advantages
- No upfront costs for software or servers.
- Mobile, laptop, and desktop access with immediate software updates.
- Reduced software management costs.
Disadvantages
- Privacy regulation conformance concerns.
- Network constraints and security concerns.
- Loss of control over updates.
- Service lock-in and data exchange difficulties.
Data Storage and Management Issues for SaaS
- Regulation: ensuring compliance with laws on personal information storage in different countries.
- Data transfer: slow network speeds may limit software response time.
- Data security: companies may be hesitant to hand over control of sensitive data to an external provider.
- Data exchange: difficulties in exchanging data between cloud services and local software applications.
Design Issues for Software Delivered as a Service
- Local/remote processing: balancing local execution for faster response speed with remote processing for reduced network traffic.
- Authentication: managing user authentication, including options for federated authentication and using existing social media credentials.
- Information leakage: preventing security risks between multiple users from different organizations.
- Multitenant or multi-instance database management: designing databases to accommodate multiple users and organizations.
This quiz explores the potential risks and limitations of using a SaaS provider, including compatibility with country laws and regulations, and the impact of data transfer on software response time.
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