Cloud Storage - A brief Overview

Cloud computing is tipped to be ‘the next big thing’ in computer technology. It can be simply described as the outsourcing of computer services. It allows users to use storage, computing power or specially designed computer environments, without having to worry about the working of the actual machines and hardware. This means that users don’t have to worry about any physicality of cloud devices, they can just pay and use according to their needs.

 As we keep moving forward in the world of technology, the need for storage capacities and feasibility is increasing day by day. We have an endless desire to collect information, data and install applications. The new formats in our media gallery require more and more data capacities and one answer to all this is ‘CloudStorage’.

Cloud storage allows users to store data in a cloud storage system, which can be later accessed from anywhere in the world using the internet. It provides users with great mobility, convenience and flexibility. There is no need to carry around a physical external hard drive or physical storage, you can just store all your important data in the cloud, and tap it from anywhere in the world using internet access.

The facilities that hold cloud storage systems are known as Data Centers, these are high-tech facilities mostly occupied with racks, mounted with data servers and equipment which form the Cloud. The Cloud relies on these data servers, and since hardware requires some sort of maintenance or repair the data is stored on multiple machines, this is called redundancy.

The other important thing to note about Cloud Storage is that it is very cost effective, and follows the pay–as-you-go policy. Cloud is also very scalable which means users can easily upgrade to other packages and higher specs or cut down to lower packages.

Everything has a downside, and the only question raised at Cloud is, security. If corporations switch to cloud and put their important data bases on cloud servers, a skilled array of hackers might be able to tap that data. This raises a very serious question, is the cloud safe?

If your cloud provider follows certain protocols, and has installed the required protection walls your data is safe.

For example understanding the customer`s needs, WeatherlyCloud, Inc. has designed a cost effective cloud solution for users. Weatherly  uses a mix of SSD and SAS drives on a high availability dual SAN architecture and within both the SANs it individually runs Raid 6 to further protect the customer`s data.

Transferring your IT operations to a company like WeatherlyCloud, Inc. on a Public Cloud will not only save you money, it will also lower your total technology cost. By putting your technology in the hands of a capable, experienced cloud service provider, you can be sure that every factor has been considered to make sure your applications, data and equipment are in a stable and secure environment.

Weatherly Cloud can help you make a smooth transition by project management and implementing the entire migration progress efficiently and within your budget.