Cloud Deployment Options

Internal Cloud

• Definition: Creating resources on your own internal network for application deployments.
• Requirements: Needs a data center, racks, and equipment.
• Cost: Upfront cost for equipment but no ongoing usage cost.
• Flexibility: Use as much or as little as needed without additional cost.

External Cloud

• Definition: Using third-party providers like Amazon, Microsoft, etc.
• Data Centers: Often utilize multiple data centers worldwide.
• Cost Models:
  • Pay-As-You-Go: Billed based on usage (metered services).
  • Fixed Cost: Regular monthly fee regardless of usage (non-metered services).
  • Metered Services: Costs for uploading, downloading, and storage.

Benefits of Cloud-Based Application Instances

• Rapid Elasticity: Instantly scale capacity up or down; seamless to end-users.
• High Availability: Built-in redundancy for power, servers, and networks to ensure uptime.

Data Synchronization

• Deployment in multiple data centers worldwide requires synchronization.
• Cloud providers offer various methods for file synchronization.

Desktop as a Service (DaaS)

• Definition: Running your Windows desktop in the cloud.
• Access: Accessible from tablets, phones, or computers.
• Technology: Uses Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
• Remote Desktop: Requires a network connection for screen sharing.
• Example: Amazon Workspaces - a service where Windows runs on the Amazon cloud and is accessed remotely.