The global demand for cloud computing has grown exponentially, and the concept of “cloud” has become the hottest topic in the information technology industry. As society progresses and the industry evolves, cloud services have developed their ubiquitous availability for anyone at any time. In this article, we will introduce the types and advantages of cloud services, allowing you to quickly understand all the basic knowledge of the rising superstar of the industry.
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- What is cloud service?
- What is cloud computing?
- What are the types & advantages of cloud computing?
- Three types of cloud computing deployment models
- Success stories
What is cloud service?
“Cloud” basically means the internet. The cloud concept originated from engineers using the shape of a cloud to represent the Internet in net structure drawings. Over time, people began referring to the Internet as the cloud, and cloud services are achieved by combining cloud computing and cloud storage to develop various applications and services, then deliver through Internet connections.
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing was first facilitated in 1996, and the system was designed to access the remote host resources via the Internet for databases, servers, storage space, analysis, and other computing services. With virtualization technologies, cloud computing can replace actual hardware and eliminate huge procurement and maintenance costs, while also providing cloud services with scales and schemes corresponding to specific user needs. As a result, companies started to adopt cloud services for digital transformation with highly flexible and rapid features.
What are the types & advantages of cloud computing?
Different deployment models and service models of cloud computing have been developed in response to the environmental needs and service structures of its users. In the following section, we shall explain the two categories of models separately.
Three types of cloud computing deployment models
We can think of the deployment models as the locations where service or data storage takes place. If we use dining as a metaphor, the models have similar differences between dining out, cooking at home, or combining homemade food with take-outs. Depending on the different locations, cloud computing can be classified into public, private, and hybrid cloud computing.
Public clouds ─dining out, just paying for whatever you order.
Cloud service providers share their resources with multiple businesses via the Internet, where the clients are freed from the pressure of purchasing gigantic software/hardware or hiring technicians for maintenance. The cloud services usually include resources such as virtual machines, applications, the Internet, and storage that businesses can access just by paying for what they need. For example AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Private clouds ─ cooking at home, got to prepare all the food ingredients, kitchenware, and your own dishes.
These are platforms customized for specific business needs, established via private networks or data centers within the firewalls that provide all required IT resources without sharing with other companies, enabling more control and privacy. Such as GWStask, IBM, etc.
Hybrid clouds ─ combining homemade food with take-outs.
This indicates the simultaneous operations of private clouds and public clouds, allowing resources to be shared between different cloud environments and enabling greater flexibility. Examples are GWS, Alibaba Cloud, etc.
Three types of cloud computing service models
We can think of computing model types as the production methods of the services, in-house production, processing semi-finished products, or outsourcing the entire operation. Depending on the different methods, cloud services can be classified into IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) ─ in-house production.
IaaS is an environment that provides computing resources such as cloud storage space, internet connection, and servers where businesses can operate their own platforms and applications. IaaS includes basic operation systems like Windows or Linux, but users must hire tech people and install the relevant application on their own to run all services. In other words, all services under this structure are completely self-operated. Users may use IaaS as a foundation and purchase further resources depending on their needs to build a customized IT structure without buying all tools at once. Nowadays many IaaS platforms on the market such as GWS and AWS.
PaaS (Platform as a Service) ─ processing semi-finished products.
PaaS provides a cloud environment for business software developers’ operations and application management. Besides basic storage space and other computing resources, developers can also utilize the pre-installed tools to develop, customize, and test the application of their business. For example, Google App Engine and Force.
SaaS (Software as a Service) ─ outsourcing the entire operation.
SaaS is the most common cloud service. It provides vendor services to end-users (the general public). Users don’t even need to install applications on their local devices; instead, they connect to cloud environments where the services are stored via the internet to access the services. Examples are online application software such as Netflix or Spotify.
4 essential characteristics that define a top-tier cloud service provider
A strong and experienced professional technical team
Take eASPNet as an example, the GWS is based on the SDDC technology from VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all enterprises. Not only is eASPNet a VMware Cloud Verified partner, but its technical team has also acquired hundreds of professional certifications, adding the staff’s rich experiences in data center O&M and IDC services such as hosting and co-location, and stable service quality is always guaranteed.
Carrier Neutrality
eASPNet started as a carrier-neutral data center that allows interconnection between many colocations and interconnection providers. We are not tied to any one service provider (telecommunications, ISP, or other), providing diversity and flexibility for the client seeking service. Whether it is the GWS public cloud, private cloud, Gwstack all-in-one machine, or the On-Premise Legacy Server of a corporation, when combined with international public clouds into hybrid clouds, eASPNet is always ready to help.
Affordable prices
eASPNet provides localized services with 24/7 technical consultation support full-year. Therefore, clients don’t need to seek help from international public cloud distributors or pay extra fees for support. In addition, eASPNet allows interfacing with MPSL VPN, ADSL, or other lines from any telecommunications provider, enabling switching and connecting at all times without generating any hidden costs.
Submarine cables accessing the world
The Taiwanese government approved the international submarine cables in 2000, and they interfaced with the primary data center through land optical cables after landing. The eASPNet’s data center had already become one of the landing spots, with another two locations at Toucheng and Bali serving as a complete backup submarine cables ecosystem. eASPNet’s data center has become an Internet exchange center, international data circuits, and public cloud provider. As soon as interfaced with optic cable networks from local ISP providers, all types of internet services can be provided to clients or end-users. Therefore, service providers like eASPNet with abundant international resources are the top choices for enterprises conducting international operations, and integrating clouds and global networks.
Success stories:
eASPNet assisted Shan-Loong Transportation in transferring its data from a physical environment (on-premises) to a virtual environment(cloud), swiftly accomplishing the transfer and integration without affecting any business operations. After the successful transfer, better flexibility in cloud resource usage was achieved with the additional significant time reduction for IT personnel to perform maintenance and management.
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Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned restaurant originating in Taiwan that specializes in soup dumplings and noodles. eASPNet assisted in centralizing the vital data of Din Tai Fung’s branches all across the globe with the implementation of backup services and redundancy services. Such progresses allowed the restaurant chain to avoid the immense cost of the large-scale infrastructure, reduce the complexity of management, and save up more manpower expenses, allowing the resources to be allocated to the development of the core business and contribute to its operational goals.
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With the support of eASPNet, the client introduced the GWS hybrid cloud services, accomplishing tasks including data virtualization, system transfer, and offsite redundancy. eASPNet also redefined the data exchange and storage models of Barox Holding, allowing the existing systems owned by the client, such as the EPR, to resume operation on cloud platforms, bringing more convenience for the further introduction of various data service applications.
In addition, eASPNet has also assisted many renowned organizations, including the National Taiwan Library, National Cheng Kung University, Inventec, and Louisa Coffee by introducing cloud services. Our abundant professional technical team will help and provide full support for planning, and implementing the cloud operations.
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