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This is the first in Pacnet’s series of papers on cloud computing which explores the application of cloud technology, presenting both
technical and business end user perspectives within real business scenarios. We will begin with an overview of which was presented
at Pacnet’s recent cloud computing and virtualisation forum.
The cloud computing era has arrived with much hype and excitement about the benefits that it delivers. Cost, flexibility
and scalability are just some of the many advantages attracting the interest of businesses.
Whilst all very compelling, it is important to be aware that ‘cloud computing’ is a very broad concept with many
variations, each offering different sets of opportunities and challenges for the business end user.
In this first series of the Pacnet Cloud Computing Whitepaper, we will provide an overview of cloud computing,
focusing on three core concepts.
• Deployment models
• Cloud computing service models and architecture
• Virtualisation
Virtualisation and the array of deployment and service model variations underpin the power and great flexibility of cloud
computing. Maximising the benefits requires an appreciation of the various manifestations and finding the best fit with
your strategic objectives, internal processes and existing resources.
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DEPLOYMENT MODELS
There are four fundamental deployment
models for cloud computing and the
differences relate to who accesses the Public Cloud
services, how it is made available, who
controls the infrastructure and where the Public
infrastructure is located. These different The cloud infrastructure
characteristics have an impact on the is made available to the
opportunities and risks associated with general public or a large industry.
each deployment model. Examples are Facebook, Yahoo Mail, ITunes, GoogleApps
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It is important to note that whilst basic definitions are often For example, one SaaS provider may choose to take control
useful when describing new or unfamiliar concepts, in over the underlying platform (PaaS) and infrastructure (IaaS)
relation to cloud computing, they do not adequately reflect to deliver its service offering, whilst another may leave it up to
the complex and wide variations within these service a third party to deliver the platform and infrastructure. The
models. architecture will vary from provider to provider, impacting
costs and service characteristics such as contention,
Whilst the three models may neatly distinguish three
resiliency and redundancy. Not all SaaS offerings are the
basic service types, cloud computing is not simply a
same and great care and attention should be paid to
product available in three standard flavours. There are
evaluating the full extent of the solution including the
numerous ways that these service models can be
underlying platform and infrastructure.
coupled together in any cloud service offering. The
underlying architecture of the service must also be
closely analysed to assess whether the offering satisfies
the business need.
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VIRTUALISATION
Lying at the core of the cloud computing concept is virtualisation. This is what drives the immense power and
flexibility for customisation to deliver your business requirement. What it means is that elastic, virtual machines can be
scaled to meet demand as required, and grow and shrink as needed.
(a) An operating system to treat a group of servers as a pool of computing resources; and
(b) The partitioning of a single server into multiple logical computers, allowing the consolidation of multiple physical
servers onto a single server.
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There is much optimism and excitement with the promise This Cloud Computing series of whitepapers follows the
and opportunities that cloud computing brings, which are release of Pacnet’s Broadband Barometer, a comprehensive
particularly relevant to Australian SMEs in this current study of the adoption and usage of internet technologies
period of economic recovery. Businesses are again by SMEs across Asia-Pacific. Pacnet is committed to the
looking at investment, including upgrading IT systems to servicing the interests small and medium-sized
position themselves to succeed in a stronger economy. businesses. Feel free to contact us if you would like to
Cloud computing offers the opportunity to minimise make a comment, have questions or specific issues that
capital expenditure, shifting costs into operations, while you would like us to explore.
ABOUT PACNET
Pacnet is a leading independent telecommunications service provider. Pacnet can help you with efficiency and productivity
through superior communications and information sharing, enabled using our range of IP-related tools and services
In Australia, Pacnet’s core network and premium telecommunications solutions are backed by a range of infrastructure
options which can be customised to your specific needs. We specialise in multi-site connections and enable hosted or
‘in-the-cloud’ solutions with a dedicated local team to connect, manage and support business communication
requirements.
Internationally, key to enabling our leading-edge communication services is our ownership of EAC-C2C, Asia's largest
privately-owned submarine cable infrastructure, and EAC Pacific our new Trans-Pacific cable system that directly
connects the United States and Japan.
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