Making the most of Cloud hosting
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by: SamdAmon
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Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 Time: 11:38 PM
Dedicated cloud hosting isn't cheap compared to simple shared server web hosting but it can be good value. You do though with cloud computing have to make an effort to make the most of it. In a business that is used to working on desktops you need to affect a successful shift to using cloud applications and this is easier said than done.
Cloud computing is incredibly flexible and can drastically increase the effectiveness of businesses. For those businesses that either have several sites or people who regularly tele-commute or work away from your offices you have a lot of potential for increasing efficiency and cloud computing makes a lot of sense.
With cloud computing applications all staff can collaborate in real time on files and databases. The easiest way to begin seeing the benefits from cloud computing is with a CRM system. Your customer relationship management should be updated in real time so all staff can see a client’s or potential client's account as it currently stands. This can lead to much better customer service and avoid duplication of work.
With project management systems and files updated in real time this also avoids duplication of work. With several copies of the same file floating around people can easily do the same work twice or be working on out of date copies. With cloud computing this should never happen, people though need to know how to use cloud computing systems or copies will end up being made and the point of cloud computing will be lost. Training is essential not just on the working of the software but on protocols on how to collaborate.
Cloud servers also have a lot of benefits if you choose to use real time flexibility on your server. Even with a dedicated server you can have flexibility where if more resources are required than your hosting package include,s resources from other servers will be added. This is a little more expensive than the cost of having a larger dedicated server to begin with if you use extra resources constantly but for short-term needs this is perfect and only possible on cloud computing servers. The alternative is having a server that simply slows or completely stops working if a lot of people try to visit your website at once or try to access applications at once.
Compared to an internal server serving workstations over a LAN or WAN a cloud computing server is much more flexible. You can of course use real time flexibility but you also benefit from benefits including much better security and easier access. The bandwidth you get from a server hosted by a professional hoisting company also means for those accessing files and applications off site this is as easy as it is from an office. Over the Internet staff and clients can access cloud computing applications from wherever they are. What many people miss out on with cloud computing but should make the most of is the ability to collaborate with freelancers and customers from outside of the company.
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