NIT2103- Use of Cloud Computing in Webb’s Store

CLOUD COMPUTING STUDENT NAME: ABHINAV, STUDENT ID:11613839
Cloud Computing
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STUDENT NAME: ABHINAV, STUDENT
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CLOUD COMPUTING STUDENT NAME: ABHINAV, STUDENT ID:11613839
Executive Summary
The retailers have decided to use the cloud technology to implement
“pay-per-use” model in their premises, that means the cloud service
provider will provide the cloud platform for the retailers for a minimal
charge so that the retailers can securely conduct their business. Both the
presentation and the report highlight the key features of cloud computing
and the reasons why Webb’s Store should adopt this technology. Webb’s
Store will be largely benefitted adopting cloud computing and they must
use the IaaS approach to integrate their database with the Amazon AWS
cloud architecture to securely conduct their business activities. In the
presentation, it is highlighted that using the SaaS service Webb’s Store
can be benefitted while providing email and other computerized services.
Salesforce integrated with Amazon AWS cloud service will definitely
prosper their business outcomes and will help to connect with the
customers all the time. Lastly, with the implementation ‘checkout-free’
service they can optimize their food products and can be aware of the
customers’ demands and shopping patterns.
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
1.a. The key concepts of Cloud Computing and why do you think that a move to the cloud
will benefit Webb’s Store...........................................................................................................4
Cloud computing providing benefits to Webb’s Store...............................................................6
1.b. Explain how Webb’s could use AWS to integrate their new regional group of stores into
their existing operations.............................................................................................................7
1.c. Explanation of the cloud architectures Webb’s Store can use to integrate the operations
and the reasons for use...............................................................................................................9
2.a. The advantages that Webb’s Store can achieve if they use this type of SaaS service......10
2.b. The disadvantages that Webb’s Store can achieve if they use this type of SaaS service. 12
2.c. The SaaS service that I like to recommend-......................................................................13
i. The name of the service....................................................................................................13
ii. How is it better than other similar services?....................................................................13
iii. What are its specific disadvantages?..............................................................................14
References................................................................................................................................16
3.i. An IaaS approach to migrating Webb’s database to the cloud..........................................18
3.ii. A PaaS approach to migrating Webb’s database to the cloud..........................................18
3.iii. Create a table that shows the advantages and disadvantages of each approach..............18
3.iv. What is the approach that you would recommend and give your reasons for
recommending this approach?..................................................................................................20
Conclusion................................................................................................................................20
References................................................................................................................................21
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Introduction
Cloud computing is a rising technology and a trend which involves
utilization of both hardware and software online over the network
(Shufeng & Xu, 2012). The retailers have decided to use the cloud
technology to implement “pay-per-use” model in their premises, that
means the cloud service provider will provide the cloud platform for the
retailers for a minimal charge so that the retailers can securely conduct
their business.
This presentation highlights the key features of cloud computing
and the reasons why Webb’s Store should adopt this technology. The
utility of Amazon AWS cloud architecture and the SaaS services have been
showcased, and light has been shone on IaaS and PaaS that between the
two which technology Webb’s Store must choose to migrate to the cloud.
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1.a. The key concepts of Cloud Computing and why do you think
that a move to the cloud will benefit Webb’s Store
The key concepts of Cloud Computing are-
On-Demand Self-Service: The customers can stay connected with
the cloud retailer all the time all throughout day and night (Azam et al.,
2013). The customers simply need an internet connection, then they will
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have to install web browser on their machine, thus they can order and buy
products online and express their wish list.
Broad Network Access: The customers in recent times use smart
phones, work stations and laptops which prove that cloud computations
have a larger impact on both customers and retailers.
Resource Pooling: The retailers’ sources are pooled to serve
millions of customers and those resources are properly organized
according to customers’ demands to attract them.
Measured Service: The retailers can easily keep their eye on and
advance their assets in the form of pay-per-use and other procedures
(Shufeng & Xu, 2012).
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