Experts clarify 5 misconceptions about cloud computing

Now, cloud computing has already entered the enterprise, radically changing the way companies acquire and use information technology. While many companies are already using cloud computing to enjoy the cost, flexibility, and scalability benefits of cloud computing, there are still a lot of questions about cloud computing. To allay concerns about cloud computing and further the development of cloud computing, Gavan Egan, deputy manager of Verizon Terremark Europe, Middle East and Africa, will clarify 5 misconceptions about cloud computing.

Myth 1: Cloud computing is unsafe

This is the most frequently discussed topic in cloud computing, as data stored in the cloud contains sensitive data, and a slight mistake can affect corporate reputation and customer experience. In fact, cloud storage can be as safe as local storage. In addition to the traditional firewall, cloud server also has multi-layer security protection measures.

The first layer of protection is a strict security check and advanced monitoring system of physical safety protection; The second layer is the logical security protection, which is to separate each cloud client from the network environment separated by the firewall and each user management, and the third layer is intrusion protection and DDoS protection. In addition, the security of cloud storage can be increased by encrypting data stored in the cloud, expanding the access rights of the enterprise and increasing role-based access control.

Myth 2: Cloud computing Services is "the ideal solution"

One of the benefits of cloud computing is that there are many different solutions. Cloud computing can serve simple customers, such as simple customers like personal sites, simple E-commerce portals, who have great leeway in choosing a cloud-computing service provider, and can also serve business users. The most important thing is to choose the cloud service as appropriate.

Vendors can develop personalized cloud computing solutions based on customer needs, and prices vary for each scenario. For the providers of cloud computing services for the enterprise, there is neither the so-called ideal solution nor a unified solution. Enterprises in the choice of cloud computing services to the performance of services, availability, standard complete service level agreement, default fines and other aspects of a comprehensive consideration, choose a relatively ideal scheme.

Myth 3: Once cloud computing, lifetime cloud computing

Many companies are worried about whether they will rely on cloud computing providers. In the traditional IT industry, the inability to achieve data fusion is the biggest obstacle to the introduction of new technology platforms. Many people think that once the data is stored in the cloud, it is impossible to retrieve the data back to the local, even if the local, can not be used normally.

This worry is not unreasonable, but the problem is not unresolved. Enterprises in the choice of cloud computing services should be aware of whether the supplier's products adhere to market standards, such as whether the supplier uses standard application programming interface (API), import and export virtual machines, private network and cloud seamless integration, and so on. As long as these industry specifications are adhered to, the enterprise can always decide whether to continue using cloud computing services.

Myth 4: Previous investments have been cast in vain

The companies that hold this view are mainly those who spent years building their computing centers, and they smashed a lot of money to buy the hardware, and after using cloud computing services, they thought the hardware had been bought for nothing and that their investments had been wasted. Fact。 The use of cloud computing does not mean that the current device is useless. On the contrary, these infrastructures can increase the flexibility and scalability of the enterprise and save the cost of building the internal platform.

There are now many tools on the market that can integrate internal data and systems seamlessly with the public cloud computing environment. The most important thing is to find a suitable cloud service provider and work out the right cloud strategy to help companies use public cloud computing without wasting existing infrastructure.

Myth 5: Compliance and cloud computing-paradox

Companies are now trying to meet safety standards. Whether it's HIPAA, PCI, ISO, SSAE16 or other safety standards, compliance is a challenge for every industry. This is no exception for cloud computing. Cloud computing providers are actively responding to this challenge to provide customers with secure and reliable services. There are only two things a company needs to do, one is to give the supplier more trust in the transition to cloud computing, and the other is to provide compliance support within the enterprise.

Summary

Outdated information, rumors, or false inferences are often the cause of misunderstanding. To solve their own problems, enterprises need to do some research and understand their real needs, and ultimately choose a suitable solution for their own. When choosing a cloud computing solution, you need to understand your needs first, then explain them to your suppliers, and finally choose a supplier that can meet the needs of your business to the fullest.