CSIS 525 Liberty University DBMS Architecture Discussion Responses assignments.pdf

Post 1:

Bruce Black

According to the article, "Cloud-Hosted Databases: Technologies, Challenges,

and Opportunities," "there are three main technologies which are commonly

used for deploying the database tier of software applications in cloud

platforms, namely, the services of NoSQL storage systems, Database-as-a-

service (DaaS) platforms, and virtualized database servers" (Sakr, 2013, p.

488). "NoSQL is short for 'Not only SQL? and describes databases supporting

Big Data that are not subject to a fixed database schema. In addition, the

PaaS" (Al-Refai et al., 2021, p. 1). A Daas allows the client to scale without

increasing infrastructure costs. Virtualized databases "divides the underlying

physical resource into several virtual user environments. All of them can be

rented to the external users, and the income of RDS providers are thus

multiplied" (Li et al., 2021, p. 507).

There are several factors to consider when comparing cloud-based and on-

premise database hosting solutions. The key elements are deployment, cost,

control, security, and compliance. "Hence, cloud computing promises a

number of advantages for the deployment of software applications such as

pay-per-use cost model, low time to market, and the perception of (virtually)

The on-premises option gives the organization complete control of the

deployment of its database. The cost of using a cloud solution varies between

vendors but can be tailored to the organization's needs. An on-premises

solution is responsible for all expenses, such as hardware, power,

consumption, and space. Control, security, and compliance with cloud

solutions will vary between the third-party providers. The organization must

ensure all needs are met on their end and the third-party provider's end. An

organization can have control of the security and compliance of its database

hosting solution. Cost is the most significant deciding factor when choosing

between on-premises and cloud database hosting for most organizations. An

on-premises solution is the better option for enterprises that must ensure

foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying,

'This man began to build and was not able to finish” (Luke 14:28-30). There is

always a tradeoff, but organizations must consider the costs of available

solutions first so they will not be burdened in the future.

References:

Al-Refai, M. N., Haya, A. L., fawareh, H., & khafajeh, H. H. (2021). Database

as a service (DBaaS) challenges and solutions. 2021 22nd International Arab

Conference on Information Technology

(ACIT). https://doi.org/10.1109/acit53391.2021.9677127

Cleo, T. (n.d.). Blog: On premise vs. cloud: Key differences, benefits and

Meier, A., & Kaufmann, M. (2019). Sql & NoSQL databases models,

languages, consistency options and architectures for Big Data Management.

Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH.

Sakr, S. (2013). Cloud-hosted databases: Technologies, challenges and

opportunities. Cluster Computing, 17(2), 487–

502. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10586-013-0290-7

Post 2:

Alexander Phan

According to the article, “Cloud-Hosted Databases: Technologies,

Challenges, and Opportunities,” found in the Learn section, what are the

To construct an argument on using either a cloud-based or on-

Cloud-based services have benefits for utilizing different methods of

hosting databases. Cloud services can act as a backup system to hold a copy

of the main database should natural disasters or cyberattacks occur. The IT

department can retrieve the copy during recovery to reduce the downtime and

minimize extensive damages. "Cloud offers a storage component that

physically exists remotely, but is logically a local storage resource as seen by

the user and the user's devices [27]. The cloud can work by eliminating the

manual processes of backing up data and retrieving data backups" (Philip,

2014). Other factors to consider are the effectiveness and reduced time

consumption. Anything that can retrieve data while minimizing waiting time is

a must for modern companies. Cloud services that are slow are less effective

cloud services is a difficult process. This determination must be made on a

case-by-case basis as all circumstances are different. One of the

recommended policies is encryption as a means of protecting data against

hackers. To maintain secure network services biometrics are recommended

as hackers cannot bypass it without the user's unique bio characterization.

"Existing biometric authentication literature generally focuses on how to

acquire and/or process biometric traits for reliable recognition. Generally,

biometric data (iris or face scan, fingerprint and so on) is captured during

enrollment and converted into metadata (templates) for storage." (Barra,

2018) Features like "Geometry-Based Data Exchange (GBDE) or feature-

based data exchange (FBDE)" (Wu, 2018) can help control data files within

the cloud services to determine if selected files are worth keeping or not.

What are the positive and negative aspects of cloud hosting?

So, it is important that a company must select one that's efficient and prices

are reasonable.

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Hi Bruce, cloud-based database involves accessing a database and its services through

a cloud platform that is flexible, unlike the traditional database (Gourisaria et al., 2020). An

on-premises database involves storing and accessing database services through servers stored

in the company's facilities (Gourisaria et al., 2020). The methods of hosting the database in

the cloud include NoSQL database services which involve using documents instead of using

databases enable a company to have lower costs while on-premises enable a company to have

control of their infrastructure. To determine whether a company implements cloud-based or

on-premises database services, a company should first identify its needs to determine which

solution fulfills the needs of the company (Advantages of Cloud Databases Over On-Premise

Databases, 2022). I agree with you, Bruce, that companies should consider deployment

method, cost, control, security, and compliance. Different companies have different

requirements, and finding the perfect solution ensures a company's success. Many companies

now are choosing to use cloud-based database services because they ensure flexibility,

security, and reliability, and there are no maintenance costs for infrastructure (Advantages of

Cloud Databases Over On-Premise Databases, 2022). One can access the database at any

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Gourisaria, M. K., Samanta, A., Saha, A., Patra, S. S., & Khilar, P. M. (2020). An extensive

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Hi Alexander, cloud-based database services involve storing and accessing a database

through a cloud platform which can be managed by either the user or the service providers

database, but it promises the company flexibility, reliability, and no maintenance costs. A

company privately owns on-premises database services and fully controls its infrastructure.

damage, or natural disasters like floods or fires (On-Premise vs Cloud Database Hosting,

2020). Data encryption is essential because a company cannot be sure that hackers cannot

access the database and acquire the information they want. Encryption will ensure that one

cannot understand the data stored without a decryption key. Multifactor authentication can

ensure that a user needs two authentication methods to access the database. The advantages

of cloud-based database services include affordability, high security, quick deployment, and

scalability (On-Premise vs Cloud Database Hosting, 2020). The cons of using cloud-based

database services include harder customizing to fit a company's needs and the need for

internet connectivity to access the database (On-Premise vs Cloud Database Hosting, 2020).

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On-Premise vs Cloud Database Hosting: Which is Right for You? (2020, January 13).