Cloud Computing Approaches for Webb's Database: IaaS vs. PaaS Analysis

This report examines cloud computing approaches for Webb's, focusing on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). It introduces cloud computing as a transformative technology for business operations, enabling data storage and access via the internet. The report compares IaaS and PaaS, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages for Webb's, with IaaS being recommended for its enhanced data security, despite its higher cost. The report details how IaaS provides full control over data processing and application management, unlike PaaS, which offers a framework for software development and deployment. The report also includes appendices with PowerPoint presentations, further elaborating on the concepts and findings.

Running head: CLOUD COMPUTING APPROACHES FOR WEBB’S
Cloud Computing Approaches for Webb’s
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to throw light on the topic cloud computing and its different models
that can be implemented in Webb’s existing management system. Two approaches: IaaS and
SaaS have been introduced in this report and what are the outputs and how it can be implicated in
Webb’s have also been proposed in this report. IaaS has been introduced as the best approach for
Webb’s based on the advantages and disadvantages of these two approaches.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
An IaaS Approach to Migrating Webb’s Database to the Cloud.....................................................3
A PaaS Approach to Migrating Webb’s Database to the Cloud......................................................3
Comparing Advantages and Disadvantages of IaaS and PaaS approaches.....................................4
IaaS Approach for Webb’s..............................................................................................................4
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................5
References:......................................................................................................................................6
Appendices......................................................................................................................................7
Appendix 1: Answer of Part 1 (Power Point Presentation).........................................................7
Appendix 2: Answer of Part 2 (Power Point Presentation).........................................................7

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Introduction
The aim of this report is to put emphasis on cloud computing implementation in Webb’s
using two approaches as described in the body of the report. Cloud computing is a revolutionary
wireless technology that enables an individual or an organization to do business operations using
internet and can save several data and information in the cloud.
An IaaS Approach to Migrating Webb’s Database to the Cloud
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud infrastructure service that is self-service
model for monitoring, managing and accessing datacenters situated at different places as that of
Webb’s. These service models are capable of doing computing, networking services and storage
of data of the business (Manvi & Shyam, 2014). It is easily accessible and purchasable as this
implementation does not need any external hardware and payment for this model can be done
online as simple as other bill payment services. As compared to other models IaaS offers users to
manage application’s runtime, data, Oses, and middleware.
A PaaS Approach to Migrating Webb’s Database to the Cloud
Platform as a Service (PaaS) can be used for developing applications that are suitable
for Webb’s as well as providing cloud components to the software. PaaS provides a framework
at which software can be developed or customized (Malfara, 2013). It can be beneficial in
developing, testing and deploying applications in simple, cost-effective and quick manner.
Applications running on PaaS inherit the cloud characteristics like SaaS enablement, high-
availability, scalability, multi-tenancy and many more. It is beneficial for Webb’s as this

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implication will help in reducing the needed coding amount, helps in migrating applications in
hybrid models, and it also helps in automation of business policies.
Comparing Advantages and Disadvantages of IaaS and PaaS approaches
Advantages Disadvantages
IaaS PaaS IaaS PaaS
Customers have full
control over all
activities not as that
in PaaS.
Full control over
processing data.
Much secure Cloud
services.
Much cost-effective as
compared to IaaS.
Unlike to SaaS it allows
users to run own
applications too.
Full control on user access.
Handled by the provider
results in less management
of the VM (Virtual
Machine) or processing
data (McGrath, 2012).
Unlike PaaS customers
are only responsible
backups and rest of VM
(Virtual Machine)
Management.
Not much control over
physical location.
Much expensive as
compared to PaaS.
Big security risk as
there is no control over
processing data.
Platform is controlled
by Cloud provider.
Management tasks
consumes more time.
Not much cost effective
and not as much control
over processing data as
IaaS.
IaaS Approach for Webb’s
Security of data and information saved in the database will be the most important topic
for implementing and cloud computing architect or model in the existing management system of
Webb’s. Cloud is a place where an individual can save various data and access it from anywhere
but this is not invulnerable, data breaches may happen to the database, which can lead
information and data to be manipulated and exposed (Garg, Versteeg & Buyya, 2013). By
implementing IaaS in Webb’s, no doubt it will be costly but the information and data will be

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much safer than any other model. It will also provide user access to manage all the data
processing in any application.
Conclusion
Based on the above report it can be concluded that introducing Cloud Computing by IaaS
approach will be much more beneficial for Webb’s as compared to any another approaches like
PaaS and SaaS which are common models among nowadays organization. This approach has
many advantages as compared to other approaches with an exception of increase in cost.

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References:
Garg, S. K., Versteeg, S., & Buyya, R. (2013). A framework for ranking of cloud computing
services. Future Generation Computer Systems, 29(4), 1012-1023.
Malfara, D. (2013). Platform as a Service. working paper ACC 626, University of Waterloo,
Waterloo, Canada, 3 July.
Manvi, S. S., & Shyam, G. K. (2014). Resource management for Infrastructure as a Service
(IaaS) in cloud computing: A survey. Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 41,
424-440.
McGrath, M. (2012). Understanding PaaS. " O'Reilly Media, Inc.".

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Appendices
Appendix 1: Answer of Part 1 (Power Point Presentation)
Appendix 2: Answer of Part 2 (Power Point Presentation)