Concept of Cloud Computing, AWS and Azure Architecture : Report

Running head: CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud Computing
Name of the Student
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CLOUD COMPUTING
Executive Summary
Cloud computing is an effective way to store and manage files and information over internet.
Webb’s stores is trying to reduce their operational complexity and therefore decided to use cloud
computing. The report discusses the concepts of cloud computing, AWS and Azure architecture.
It elaborates the advantages and disadvantages of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. The report concludes
with a recommendation for Webb’s Stores.
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CLOUD COMPUTING
Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................3
1. Answer 1 (ppt).................................................................................................................3
1.1 Key Components of Cloud Computing and Webb’s benefit.....................................3
1.2 Use of AWS or Azure................................................................................................4
1.3 Cloud Architecture to be used...................................................................................5
2. Answer 2 (ppt).................................................................................................................7
2.1. Advantages of using SaaS........................................................................................7
2.2. Disadvantages of using Saas.....................................................................................8
2.3 The SaaS service recommended................................................................................9
3. Answer 3........................................................................................................................11
3.1 IaaS Approach.........................................................................................................11
3.2. PaaS approach.........................................................................................................12
3.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of each approach...................................................12
3.4 Approach recommended..........................................................................................13
Conclusion.........................................................................................................................14
References..........................................................................................................................15
Appendices........................................................................................................................18
Appendix 1: Part 1 PowerPoint Presentation.....................................................................18
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CLOUD COMPUTING
Introduction
Cloud computing is a process of storing and managing data and information over internet.
Cloud storage makes use of a network of remote servers hosted on internet to store and process
data. Webb’s Stores has embarked on integrating their daily operations by implementing cloud
storage in order to reduce the operational complexity. The report discusses the different cloud
computing approach and different cloud architectures in use. The report draws a comparison
between Azure and AWS to decide which one is better to implement (Patidar, Rane & Jain,
2012). The advantages and the disadvantages of SaaS is discussed along with the comparison of
IaaS and PaaS approach. The report concludes with the recommended approach that webb’s store
can undertake.
1. Answer 1 (ppt)
1.1 Key Components of Cloud Computing and Webb’s benefit
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