Help me choose Cloud technology for small business-:

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around selecting appropriate cloud technology for small businesses, specifically focusing on the merits and drawbacks of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). Participants explore the implications of these models, their control over systems, and the overall perception of cloud technology.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that IaaS is preferable due to the increased control it offers over the infrastructure compared to other cloud models.
  • Others express skepticism about the cloud paradigm, suggesting it is misleading and essentially involves using someone else's servers.
  • There is uncertainty among participants regarding the definitions of IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS, with some admitting a lack of knowledge about these terms.
  • One participant mentions that small businesses may lack the resources to maintain their own IT departments, highlighting the potential value of cloud services.
  • Another participant emphasizes the risks associated with cloud services, noting that while one may have some control, they cannot manage external actions or be held accountable for them.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the value and reliability of cloud technologies, with no consensus reached on which model is superior or whether cloud services are beneficial overall.

Contextual Notes

Some participants acknowledge their lack of understanding of cloud service models, which may limit the depth of the discussion. Additionally, there are unresolved concerns regarding control and accountability in cloud computing.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals or small business owners considering cloud technology options, as well as those interested in the implications of different cloud service models.

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Homework Statement
illustrate what type of cloud technologies would you recommend for a small business firm with high level of accuracy and security required for business transactions.
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IaaS,SaaS,PaaS
IMO IaaS would be the right choice as most of the things you can change yourself rather than depending on cloud.. What do you think?
 
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First off, IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS are not equations. If you can't think of any equations, you could just write NA, short for "not applicable."

Second, I for one don't know what the IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS expand to, and I'd be willing to bet that some other members don't, either. My guess is that they are <x> as a System, but that's only a guess.
 
I've never recommended any 'cloud' systems ##-## I think that it's a severely untruthful paradigm ##-## really they're server sets run by someone else.
 
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Mark44 said:
I for one don't know what the IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS expand to, and I'd be willing to bet that some other members don't, either.
I'll 'fess up that I don't know either ##-## I actually don't want to know anything about 'cloud' stuff ##-## I don't see why I should allow myself to be answerable regarding a system set over which I have no control.
 
shivajikobardan said:
IMO IaaS would be the right choice as most of the things you can change yourself rather than depending on cloud.. What do you think?
In my opinion, you're right to want more control options; however, you can't control what someone else does, even though you can still be blamed for it if something goes wrong; wherefore, I generally eschew 'cloud' options whenever/wherever I can.
 
Mark44 said:
My guess is that they are <x> as a System, but that's only a guess.
Close, it's <x> as a service. I believe "Software as a Service" was the first to be coined, Infrastructure and Platform came later.

Depending on what you call "small", a small business may not have the resources to run its own full service IT department so the ability to purchase secure and robust software, networking and hardware services has a value.
 
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pbuk said:
I believe "Software as a Service"
Yes, that looks familiar.
 
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