Cloud Computing Best Practices

Cloud is a subscription based software distribution system for delivering services to customer over the network typically using INTERNET.

a) The first and foremost step in using Cloud services is to find the right type of the cloud provider that fits the overall needs of the organization.

Cloud services and Cloud service providers are generally categorized into three types:

Software as a service - Hosting applications on a remote data center to be delivered as services to the customers directly.

Platform as a service - Rent hardware, operating systems, storage and network components for running existing or developing new ones.

Infrastructure as a service - Outsource hardware components and equipments such as computer hardware, storage and network servers for the purpose of supporting operations.

Identifying the appropriate provider and services helps to reduce upfront and maintenance costs of the cloud by taking the existing infrastructures of the organization; to see how the overall picture looks like in terms of cost savings, processes, return of investment etc.

 b) Cloud Security:

First of all the internal security of the organization must be made fully secure before cloud services are added; and once part of the cloud, the cloud services should also be constantly monitored by having an effective IT policy, audit trials, security measures and monitoring of services.

Compare cloud providers who provide the highest-level encryption such as AES; SAS 70 Type 11 Data Center is also highly recommended for housing sensitive information.


c) Local Cache:

Cloud providers always guarantee high availability of data, backup etc; however, one has to opt for caching files locally, to allow working offline, to act as additional backup, when unforeseen situation occur; Having files locally provides an autonomy to an extent.

e) Good Contact:

Having good contact with the Cloud provider is of paramount importance because you need to react to any infrastructure changes or policy changes quickly so that the best interest of your organization is not compromised in anyway; by ensuring that every information processed by the providers are in accordance with the IT policy and directives of your organizations.

http://blogs.mcafee.com/business/security-connected/top-15-cloud-security-best-practices

http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/definition/Infrastructure-as-a-Service-IaaS

http://www.rit.edu/security/content/cloud-computing-best-practices



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