In the last few months we have been working on a series of cloud computing case studies, documenting projects with clients like Wooden McLaughlin Law, WebLink and Marian College move some or their entire infrastructure to an environment comprised of virtual servers. While each business and their applications presented unique challenges, there are several consistent themes which run through the cases studies: When they turn to BlueLock we worry about their infrastructure, so they don’t have to. We manage the equipment, insure there is enough capacity available when they need it, configure the software, balance loads, and free them to work on their core product or service.
In a recent post, Bob Warfield includes many of these same elements in his list of "10 Things You Don’t Need to Do In the Clouds." His list includes:
1. De-duping and backup;
2. Server power consumption;
3. Little iron vs. big iron ( what size server)
4. MIPs ( how to make your system run faster)
5. Bandwidth costs
6. Load balancing;
7. Hardware monitoring;
8. Creating redundant data center;
9. Configuring complex software;
10. Engineering time spent on keeping the lights on.
While I am not sure I agree with his assessment that the cloud will completely replace traditional servers the way word processors and laser printers killed typewriters, liquid paper, and Linotype machines I do agree this business model will significantly reduce headaches for more and more companies in the years to come.
In a recent post, Bob Warfield includes many of these same elements in his list of "10 Things You Don’t Need to Do In the Clouds." His list includes:
1. De-duping and backup;
2. Server power consumption;
3. Little iron vs. big iron ( what size server)
4. MIPs ( how to make your system run faster)
5. Bandwidth costs
6. Load balancing;
7. Hardware monitoring;
8. Creating redundant data center;
9. Configuring complex software;
10. Engineering time spent on keeping the lights on.
While I am not sure I agree with his assessment that the cloud will completely replace traditional servers the way word processors and laser printers killed typewriters, liquid paper, and Linotype machines I do agree this business model will significantly reduce headaches for more and more companies in the years to come.
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