ASSIGNMENT ON ONLINE SPATIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM.

Running Head: ONLINE SPATIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM
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DSI Online Spatial Delivery System
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Introduction
Online Spatial Information Delivery System is an online application that relies on the internet for
it functions. It is a system that was developed in order to allow its users to look for whatever
information they may need anywhere they are. Any individual who has an IoT device will
connect the device to the internet and will use the web browsers to access the application. The
application is a cloud-based system with another backup storage systems in the cloud. The data
storage relies on dedicated servers which are very powerful to be accessed by so many users.
The advantages and disadvantages of using IaaS or PaaS Approach
Infrastructure as a service is an Environment that provides cloud computing to the computer
internet users. It offers virtualized computing resources to the internet users. On the other hand
another type of cloud computing provider is the platform as a service which offers a beautiful
environment where the applications are clone so that they can be downloaded by users.
Applications are hosted on the PaaS and can be downloaded there by any internet user.
The following are some of the advantages of using PaaS or IaaS as an approach in the
implementation of Online Spatial Delivery System;
1. You only pay for the software that you need through the cloud computing hence you save
a lot of money. The systems, and Application software therefore, does not have to be
regularly maintained, or upgraded. It will just use automatic advances from the developer
site as the technology changes.
2. Using PaaS provides a quick environment to test and to implement the application.
Therefore, when there is a faster deployment of the application, there is a higher chances
of enhancing business success. Various configurations techniques can be applied on the

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application by engineers and the test can be perform in different environment thus
enhancing high security features.
3. Another great advantage of using pass in the implementation of the application is that it
offers a dynamic scalability feature. Meaning that as the business grows the application
provides enough room for its business growth. Also, if the demand is low the user can
scale down and pay what has been consumed. So the user pay for what has been used and
avoid extra costs.
4. Can be run when the server goes down. This is in the sense that the organization will be
able to run the application even if the main servers went down. This maybe because of a
total failure in some specific hardware or the internet connection failure.
5. Are more flexible such that employees can even access their files and data while they are
offline. The employees can connect themselves to the virtual office very quickly and in a
very easy way.
The following are some of the disadvantages of using PaaS or IaaS as an approach of
implementing Online Spatial Delivery System;
1. The firm does not have any control over the cloud security hence there is a high risk of
infringements and privacy violations. There is no security coverage for clouds
applications services offered by IaaS
2. At some instances there are some technical issues being experienced from IaaS which
cause the access restrictions of data and applications.
3. The Upgrade and maintenance is solely dependent on the IaaS service provider which
may prevent the organization from enjoying the innovations ideas for the upgrade and the
maintenance of the application.