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Discovering Computers Module 6 Internet Research
(1) Use a search engine to find IaaS providers that offer public, private, and hybrid cloud
solutions. Summarize the different solutions they provide
- Amazon EC2: is an online service that offers consumers flexible and secure cloud
computing options. For developers, it seeks to make web-scale cloud computing simpler.
This service is very simple to use because it allows users to configure their own capacity.
All of this is due to the straightforward web service interface.
- Amazon AWS: A variety of storage services are available with this kind of solution. In
addition to providing storage services, this solution also aids in computation power and
content distribution. The IaaS cloud computing concept is well-known for this kind of
solution.
- Digital Ocean: This service is well-known for being a cloud hosting provider that focuses
primarily on developers. This service offers computer services. It also gives users the
ability to manage cloud servers within.
- Microsoft Azure: Azure provides a wide range of services, including platform as a
service (PaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and managed database service features.
It is also known for having a public cloud platform.
- Azure Virtual Machines: This service provides you with the freedom of virtualization
without the need to buy and maintain the physical hardware required to run it. However,
you still need to manage the virtual machine by performing tasks like configuring,
upgrading, and installing the software that makes use of it.
Lopez 2
(2) Under what circumstances might an individual or enterprise set up a public, private, or
hybrid cloud?
- Actually, it depends on the demands of the client, such as whether the service must be
public or private. For instance, if a person wants scalability and efficient performance
without having to make any compromises, they would resort to a private cloud. However,
if someone wants a reliable, scalable, secure, or even policy-driven solution, they should
choose a hybrid cloud. But if in the end the individual is looking for a cloud that is
affordable, business focused, and no CapEx, that’s when it will be good for them to go to
a public cloud. It genuinely depends on what the client wants or needs.
(3) Research networked hard drive models from different manufacturers. Compare their
costs, storage sizes, and additional features to consider when creating a personal cloud.
Cost
Capacity
Interface
RPM
Synology
376
2 GB
RAID DS220
DDR4
Mediasonic Raid
260
10Gbps
USB, USB-C
4 Bay
WD Elements
140
5 TB
USB 3.0
3.0
(4) When might you create a personal cloud instead of using a cloud storage provider?
- People want to switch to a personal cloud because it gives them a lot more freedom to
customize the cloud environment to suit certain business demands. Additionally, it allows
