“Cloud Computing”
Jere Minich 
 Program Director- Lake Sumter Computer Society
APCUG- Board of Advisors- Region 5 – Florida
ProgramLSCS@gmail.com
jminich@apcug.org

Overview
•	What is Cloud Computing?
•	What devices does it serve?
•	A Working Definition of Cloud Computing.
•	5 Cloud Characteristics
•	Popular Web Site that use the Cloud
•	Cloud Benefits
•	Cloud Concerns
•	Cloud Storage
•	Why me using Cloud?
•	Who uses/ provides Cloud ?

Cloud computing is:
•	computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked together to allow:
–	centralized data storage
–	 and online access to computer services or resources.
•	A server is  running of an application software capable of
–	accepting requests from the client (you)
–	and giving responses accordingly. 
•	Servers can run on any Computer
Origin of the term “Cloud Computing”
•	“Comes from the early days of the Internet:
–	the internet network was drawn as a cloud
–	we didn’t care where the email messages went
•	First ‘cloud’ was around networking 
•	Second ‘cloud’ around documents 
•	The emerging cloud is:
–	programs
–	applications 
–	data
–	storage
–	services
–	and other things
Cloud Computing serves:
–	Desktops
–	Laptops
–	Tablets
–	Phones
•	With Services Like:
–	Monitoring
–	Communications
–	Computing Power
–	Storage

Cloud Computing - a Picture
A Working Definition of Cloud Computing
•	Cloud computing is a model for enabling:
–	 convenient, 
–	on-demand network access
•	 to a shared pool of configurable computing resources 
–	(e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) 
•	that can be rapidly started
•	or stopped
–	with minimal effort 
–	or service provider interaction. 
Cloud computing relies on:
•	sharing of resources to achieve:
•	 coherence and economies of scale, 
•	similar to a utility (like the electricity grid) over a network.
•	 is the broader concept of converged infrastructure and shared services.
•	maximizing the effectiveness of the shared resources.
5 Essential Cloud Characteristics
•	1. On-demand self-service 
•	2. Broad network access
•	3. Resource pooling
•	Location independence
•	4. Rapid changing of requirements.
•	5. Measured service
Popular Web apps used today, including: 
•	VoIP (e.g., Skype, Google Voice), 
•	social applications (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn), 
•	media services (e.g., Picassa, YouTube, Flickr),
•	 content distribution (e.g., BitTorrent), financial apps (e.g., Mint), and many more.
•	 Even traditional desktop software, such as Microsoft Office, has moved in part to the Web, starting with its Office 2013 Web Apps.
Office 365

•	Office 365 is the cloud productivity solution housed on Microsoft's cloud environment, SkyDrive. 
–	a full version of Microsoft Office 2013, 
–	Free storage space
–	additional cloud storage space, 
–	and other Microsoft tools are available 
•	for a monthly or yearly fee.
Google Docs and Google Apps

•	Google's cloud environment is called Google Drive, 
–	which houses all sorts of productivity services including 
•	the Google Docs and Google Apps online software suites. 
–	the suite is free
•	Google Docs is a cloud office software suite, and accessible from any device with an internet connection
–	the online suite keeps getting better
OnLive Desktop

•	This app allows you to access your desktop from anywhere.
•	provides a seamless, no-compromise, instant-response cloud-based PC desktop, wherever and whenever you want it.
•	Features:
• Instantly view, edit and create documents using actual Microsoft® Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Easily transfer files between OnLive Desktop and other devices
•	which would connect you to your main desktop or laptop located at home. 
Cloud Computing Benefits.
•	Cloud services free businesses and consumers from:
–	 having to invest in hardware – rent it.
–	or clutter their devices with installing software.
–	maintenance and hardware upgrading needs; 
•	Because the solutions are all Web-based, even older computers can be used to access cloud services.
For mobile workers especially, cloud computing provides:
•	incredible flexibility: 
•	professionals can work from any computing device anywhere 
–	as long as they have access to the Web.
•	Collaboration- 
–	easier, since distributed teams 
–	or a combination of mobile workers and in-office staff
•	 can work on shared information stored centrally in the cloud
Cloud Concerns ???
•	Security
•	Performance
•	Availability
•	How to integrate
•	How to Customize
•	Cost will increase
•	Return to in-house will be difficult
•	Not enough major suppliers-  
–	competition

Analyzing Cloud Security
•	Some key issues: 
–	trust
–	encryption 
–	Redundancy / Disaster Recovery
–	automated security management
–	security auditing/testing
•	Cloud security is a tractable problem
–	There are both advantages and challenges 
What is  Cloud Storage all about?
–	A file hosting service, 
–	cloud storage service, 
–	online file storage provider, 
–	or cyberlocker is: 
•	an Internet hosting service specifically designed to host user files. 
•	It allows users to upload files that could then be accessed over the internet from a: 
–	different computer, 
–	tablet, 
–	smart phone or other networked device, 
•	by the same user or possibly by other users, after a password or other authentication is provided

Storage Choices. 
•	Amazon
•	Google
•	Apple
•	Microsoft
•	Drop Box
•	Carbonite
•	Western Digital
Amazon- Cloud Drive 
•	Price: Files: 5GB, free; 20GB, $10/year; 
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows, Kindle Fire.
•	Security: Data is sent to and from the company’s servers using 28-bit RC4 encryption, but files are not encrypted on company servers.
•	Customer support: Free 24/7 phone calls (you can either click the Call Me button for a call back from a live person or get an automated customer-service system by calling 1-866-395-6761), e-mail, and chat.
•	Special features: Dedicated photo apps for iOS and Android devices, Kindle integration via Photos tab on Kindle devices, and video playback on Kindle and Android devices.
•	URL: www.amazon.com/clouddrive

Google Drive
•	Price: 15GB, free; 100GB, $5/month.
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows.
•	Security: Supports 2-factor authentication and uses HTTPS and TLS for transmissions to and from your device. You can also encrypt files before adding them to Google Drive.
•	Customer support: Phone, e-mail, knowledge base, and community.
•	Special features: Includes tools to create presentations, documents, spreadsheets, and drawings.
•	URL: accounts.google.com
Features - Google Drive 
•	a combination of cheap storage and office production software for:
–	creating documents, 
–	presentations, 
–	spreadsheets, 
–	forms, 
–	drawings and folders 
–	with simple sharing. 
•	Their free Google Drive app adds:
–	drag and drop syncing 
–	the flexibility to continue working even when offline. 
•	integrated with Gmail for seamless saving of files and attachments. 
•	allowing your Android device to scan documents and auto  convert them to PDFs. 
•	Photo and media sharing is possible, but better when paired with partner apps like Picasa and Google+.
Apple iCloud

•	Price: 5GB, free; 15GB, $20/year.
•	Supported OSes and devices: iOS, OS X, Windows with iCloud Control Panel, Apple TV (photos, iTunes in the Cloud).
•	Security: Data is sent and stored using a minimum of 128-bit encryption and uses secure tokens for authentication. Encryption keys are never provided to third parties.
•	Customer support: An online knowledgebase.
•	Special features: iCloud Photo Sharing lets you share photos and videos with others, and you can invite them to add their own.
•	URL: icloud.com

Apple iDrive - Summary
•	It has almost all the features you could want, including real time backups. 
•	Mac Compatible			
•	Android Compatible		
–	Automatic Backups			
–	Live Chat 
–	Free Phone Support
–	Cellphone access				
–	Multiple Computers
•	Windows 

Bitcasa

•	Price: 20GB, free; 1TB, $10/month or $99/year; 
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows.
•	Security: Enterprise-grade 256-bit encryption on the client side, when sent, and on company servers.
•	Customer support: Help Center, community forums, and Twitter support feed for free-service users; paid users get all of the above plus e-mail and chat.
•	Special features: Centralized storage makes even large video files available instantaneously on all devices. Folder mirroring enables users to interrupt a large backup and resume later, say when a network connection is available.
•	URL: bitcasa.com

Box
•	Price: 10GB, free; 100GB, $5/month.
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows, Blackberry.
•	Security: Provides 256-bit encryption, both in transit and on the company’s servers.
•	Customer support: US-based, 24/7 phone support (1-877-729-4269), e-mail, and self-service Web support.
•	Special features: Includes a website optimized for mobile browsers; document creation, previewing, and editing capabilities with support for more than 75 file types; and a collection of 700 apps, such as education tools for students and teachers, and general productivity.
•	URL: box.com

Carbonite
•	Price: Unlimited, $60/year (1 computer only).
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows, Blackberry.
•	Security: Data is stored using 128-bit Blowfish encryption and sent using SSL technology.
•	Customer support: U.S.-based phone (877-222-5488), e-mail, and chat.
•	Special features: none (for individual users)
•	URL: carbonite.com

Dropbox
•	Price: 2GB, free (500MB more per referral, up to 18GB); add 100GB, $99/year.
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows, Blackberry, Kindle 
•	Security: Data is stored using 256-bit AES encryption and two-step verification.
•	Customer support: FAQs, e-mail, and community forums.
•	Special features: Others can upload their own files to your Dropbox.
•	URL: dropbox.com

Features - Dropbox 
•	does one thing and does it well. 
•	It provides virtual  synced storage that will hold anything you put in your folders, for:
–	 easy sharing 
–	and retrieval on any machine. 
•	Dropbox Camera Upload - automatically syncs photos from your camera, phone or tablet through the Dropbox app, PC or Mac. 
•	You can upgrade to pro for more storage and business for better support, 
–	service supports every major platform, including:
•	 Windows, 		OS X, 
•	iOS, 			Android 
•	Windows Phone.
Microsoft OneDrive
•	Price: 7GB, free; add 20GB, $10/year; add 50GB, $25/year; add 100GB, $50/year
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows.
•	Security: Password-protected data is SSL-encrypted during uploads and downloads.
•	Customer support: Phone (800-642-7676, during business hours), self-service Web, Facebook, and Twitter.
•	Special features: Includes free browser-based versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
•	URL: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/skydrive
Features – One Drive
Microsoft
•	most similar to Google Drive, in that it also offers storage combined with integration of their Office suite for:
–	 online and offline editing, 
–	co-authoring and syncing. 
–	photo sharing with online and email slideshow but pale in comparison to more mainstream photo apps. 
–	Since OneDrive is built into Windows 8, users also have exclusive access to features like:
•	smart syncing, 
•	camera roll 
•	PC backup 
•	Windows Store integration. 
•	The 20GB of storage on OneDrive comes free with a subscription to Office 365 (starting at $6.99 per month for 1 person). 
Mozy
•	Price: 2GB, free; 50GB, $6/month (1 computer); 125GB, $10/month (3 computers).
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows.
•	Security: Data is sent using 256-bit encrytion; data is stored using 448-bit Blowfish encryption, or users can use their own 256-bit encryption key.
•	Customer support: Chat (with paid service), video tutorials, knowledge base, and community.
•	Special features: None
•	URL: mozy.com
WD MyCloud
•	Price: 2TB, $150; 3TB, $180; 4TB, $250. No monthly fee.
•	Supported OSes and devices: Android, iOS, OS X, Windows.
•	Security: 256-bit encryption.
•	Customer service: Phone (800-275-4932) and e-mail.
•	Special features: This product differs from the others in that you buy a personal server, called the MyCloud, and keep your content on it; it’s accessible from anywhere, as content on other cloud services would be. So it doubles as a traditional backup drive, and data is not stored on public servers.
•	URL: wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=1140
Why Do Cloud Computing ??
Increased Speed
	24/7  provisioning
	Online self service
Reduced Cost
	Pay only for what you need
	Month-to-month service
	No annual maintenance fees

Why does a person need cloud computing.??

1. virtualized way of handling our files and programs.
2. documents and files accessible from anywhere via internet.
3. security of having them stored safely.
4. access from some phones (mobile devices).
5. allows you to manage your calendar, contacts, tasks and files from anywhere.
6. view the history (who has seen the files).
Why does a person need cloud computing.??
7. stream all of your music from any computer or from your phone.
8. free (personal finance) software
9. easily create backups of your files on other computers, no matter what file or operating system.
10. Ability to intermingle hardware (Mac and PC) and software (Windows, Linux)
11. needing an extra place to store your music and photo files.
 12. free up space on your computer, to download OS updates

Questions to Ask 
Pertinent questions a person must ask before computer information is turned over to a Cloud include:
	1) Who at the Cloud Service has access to your computer information?
	2) Does the Cloud Service provider comply with all Federal and State regulatory requirements?
	3) How is the data stored?
	4) Does the Cloud Service provider have a privacy and security policy?
	5) What type of computer security does the Cloud Service provider have to ensure data breaches do not occur.
      6) Does the Cloud Service provider have a policy in place, to be implemented immediately, if a data breach were to occur?

Who Provides the Cloud ?
Amazon
Acronis
Microsoft
Google 
AT&T
Enomaly
GoGrid
NetSuite
RightScale
Salesforce.com

Facebook,
Yahoo (YHOO)
Proofpoint
Rackspace 
Terremar
Carbonite
Over 100 more companies.

Who Uses the Cloud ?
•	3M, Eli Lilly, Goldman Sachs, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Netflix, Xerox, Instagram, Apple (Siri),
•	The Scooter Store, University of BC, TV Guide Magazine, Wendy's,NFL, SeaWorld, Travel Channel, Adobe, Boston Celtcs, PSA Airlines, Sears, Right Guard, Dartmouth College, University of Chicago, Emory University, etc.
•	Office of Management and Budget (US Gov’t.)
•	The City of L.A., InterContinental Hotels Group,
•	thousands more....

Want a Copy? Have a Question?
•	Jere Minich
–	Program Director – Lake Sumter Computer Society
–	APCUG - Board of Advisors – Region 5 - Florida
•	Email = ProgramLSCS@gmail.com ;
•	jminich@apcug.org

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