Cloud Computing Report: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS for Webb's Stores

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of cloud computing for Webb's Stores. It begins with an executive summary highlighting the benefits of cloud computing for data storage and management, followed by an introduction that outlines the report's structure and objectives. The report explores key components of cloud computing, discussing the use of AWS or Azure and the recommended cloud architecture. It then delves into the advantages and disadvantages of SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS, providing recommendations for Webb's Stores. The report includes a detailed comparison of IaaS and PaaS approaches, considering their benefits and drawbacks, and concludes with a recommendation for Webb's Stores to adopt an IaaS approach. The report also references various sources to support the analysis and findings, as well as appendices with PowerPoint presentations. The report recommends AWS architecture for its cost efficiency and numerous advantages, and it emphasizes the importance of data migration within the cloud implementation process.

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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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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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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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Webb’s stores can make use of cloud storage to store, integrate and access their data and
resources. This will considerably help in integrating the their operation from both the data
centres.
1.2 Use of AWS or Azure
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These service providers focus on excellent data services and ensure proper security of
data stored into the system.
1.3 Cloud Architecture to be used
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AWS service provided by Amazon can simplify the operations of the Webb’s store by
providing remote computing services and access to the resources.
2. Answer 2 (ppt)
2.1. Advantages of using SaaS
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SaaS provides a number of benefits in managing the IT infrastructure of a company.
Moreover, the service provider keeps a check of the updates and the client does not have to
worry or pay extra for installing the updates.
2.2. Disadvantages of using Saas
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The disadvantages of SaaS further includes the performance degradation due to slower
speed and lack of control as only the latest version of the software can be used. Moreover, SaaS
offers a very limited range of application.
2.3 The SaaS service recommended
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With the help of Microsoft office 365, real time sharing and monitoring of information
becomes possible. This will be of a great help to the webb’s store.
The major disadvantage of this software is that, it depends of the network for its
performance and the performance can be hampered with a slower internet connection.
3. Answer 3
3.1 IaaS Approach
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