DTGOV Webserver Migration: Cloud Architecture and Benefits

This presentation outlines the initial webserver trial and migration plan for DTGOV, focusing on moving webservers to an IaaS instance within the AWS cloud environment. It details the potential impact on users, emphasizing benefits such as increased availability, scalability, and effectiveness. The presentation explores the virtual hardware provided by AWS, highlighting cost reduction and increased storage capabilities. It discusses essential cloud architectures like IaaS and SaaS, proposing a hybrid model for DTGOV's infrastructure. The benefits of IaaS, including virtualized hardware and software, are explained. Furthermore, the presentation covers the migration to Office 365, its impact on employee productivity, and the challenges associated with SaaS models, such as control and data confidentiality. Mitigation strategies, including data encryption and clear contracts, are also provided. The conclusion summarizes the trial assessment, Office 365 migration, and Microsoft Share Point 2010 deployment, reinforcing the benefits of cloud migration for DTGOV.