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FAQ

1. What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is internet-based computing, whereby "instances", computing environments that have the full functionality of a normal hardware and software stack, are controlled over the internet. These instances look and operate as traditional computing systems, however resources are out-sourced. This allows for computing resources to be scaled, adding or resizing, on demand. With the ability to scale on demand computing resources are purchased as they are consumed.

2. What are cloud services?

Cloud services give users the ability to take advantage of IT resources over the internet instead of having them on board, or attached to them from storage systems, to physical and virtual servers, and applications. These services can work in conjunction with one another to create robust computing solutions which require nothing more than a single computer with internet access.

3. What are the benefits of cloud computing?

There are many benefits of using cloud-computing solutions, including:

• power of renting computing resources, which helps users avoid the costs of owning, maintaing, and upgrading their own hardware and software. This is particularly good in situations that require higher levels of computing resources because it reduces the overhead, lowers the risk of technology investment, and gives the user access to a larger selection of tools and technologies.
• Provides the disaster recovery and backup benefits of goegraphically distributing computing resources and data.
• Offers the ability for users to access resources regardless of geographic location, operating system, or device.
• Cloud computing allows for resources to be added on demand so that companies or individuals can scale their "instances" based on their needs vs. budget.
• Allows for increased data security and integrity by centralizing storage and offering high-level security solutions at lower costs.