Cloud computing or cloud services are everywhere. But this new concept is still unclear to the general public.

How do you define cloud computing?

People have been using cloud services for a long time without knowing it. The best examples are Gmail, Yahoo, and Hotmail. The main aim behind these email services are to provide an access to resources that are somewhere around the Internet and can be accessed free of charge. However, in case of webmail where the user requires a guaranteed level of services with additional security, cloud service providers then charge them a bit like water, gas, or electricity consumption, you pay for what you use.

Can we say that eNlight is a revolution for the IT industry?

It is an economic revolution, but not technological. Because it is based on long established technologies.

What is the value of cloud computing?

It is mostly economic and therefore ideal for entrepreneurs, as there is no capital investment required to purchase heavy hardware resources. The second advantage is auto scalability. For example, online stores, which have the peak load, in festival seasons and much less load the rest of the year. For these kind of businesses cloud hosting service is beneficial as it provides the necessary resources during the peak time and allows to scale down resources when the load is much less.

Where are the eNlight cloud resources located?

They may well be in our giant data centres in US, UK, and Asia. The more data centre allows us to provide greater response time and help us to offer services all over the world.

Apart from enlight cloud, which are other types of cloud server hosting solutions bodHOST offers?

For additional securities to large enterprises we offer private cloud and enterprise cloud solutions, which are not shared. The goal is to provide the same benefits with additional secure control over the large company’s private cloud environment.

Can it be possible to padlock the data in a private space, means a digital safe place?

Such type of service exists and it makes sure that nobody can access the data, including the cloud service provider. In this type of service, data usually in the encrypted format and only the user has the keys to access. When we want to store our private data, it works effectively, but to offer a similar kind of service to customers is a little bit complicated because to provide unique copies of key in large scale and it is a challenging task (not impossible) but today, we are not able to offer this service to general users.

Can you imagine, in the future, we no longer need to buy more powerful computers and hard drives to work and store data?

Not really. Although, many research and developments are performed in the cloud, but I think we will always need the above powerful resources. In addition, the contextual  data in the future  will require that the computer who knows in what situation the user is located. We will need to interact with smarter systems and therefore we can say that cloud computing will increase the capacity of the workstation.

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In this world of information and technology Companies are finding different ways to improve their IT operations, and for that  reason more and more companies  are moving to cloud computing technology. The cloud computing  technology is an ideal solution for all types of businesses and its operation  because it offers various benefits to its user  now one such benefits of using cloud computing technology is that it offers   a secure backup storage solution.

Cloud storage solution has become increasingly popular services for storing your organizational data. Cloud storage is quickly becoming the preferred method for businesses to backup their data and store important files and data . It can be helpful to business owners for a variety of reasons however, before choosing a cloud storage service for your data you need to ask some question and check the facts and then come to a conclusion whether is it worth backing up your data in the cloud?

How safe is my data?

Now if we are using a cloud storage service for a data we need to understand the basic facts such as how  safe is my data in the cloud.  As the user you should know how your data is protected , how is the cloud storage services encrypt your company’s valuable  data as it is being transmitted as well as when it is simply being stored in the servers. In addition, if disaster should strike the office, the data will remain safe since it is being stored off-site.

How much storage space is provided ?

What is the amount of storage space provided to your company? Storage  space differs business to business,  for an Individual  as well as for small companies very small space is enough to keep data safely stored  but companies of big sizes require varied amounts of space for their data according to their operations. However as the companies grow in size the need for data storage space will also increase. For that reason various  cloud storage companies offer diverse storage plans to customers starting from 1 GB and going on to unlimited and charge them according to the space offered. However you need to see that the cloud storage companies the services and plans for storage you have selected is affordable and  at the same time flexible enough to provide you with more space as you demand increase.

How is the support system ?

Before you select any  cloud storage you need to view its support and technical facility.  Now very technology and service requires a well established help and support system that can help the user from small problems occurring on a day to day basis. Therefore when choosing  a cloud storage services do check the support and technical system.

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Windows Server 2012 is Microsoft’s latest and greatest software management system designed to bridge the gap between traditional dedicated server and cloud computing environments. Significant improvements have been made to its API (Application Programming Interfaces) so IT pros have an easier time customizing Windows Server 2012 to their applications.

Windows PowerShell Module

Windows 2012 also brings with it the ability to manage complex frameworks within a data center, such as systems running older versions of windows and non-windows operating systems. This is accomplished by deploying PowerShell – a comprehensive interface that makes sessions to remote servers even more resilient. For example, if a user deploys a service pack on a server, or attempts to back up a database in the cloud, long-running tasks need to continue, even if the end user disconnects from the network. Microsoft claims that by using PowerShell, application corruptions due to loss of connectivity are virtually eliminated.

Session Continuity

Windows PowerShell 3.0 lets users connect and disconnect to a server in the middle of a task without losing work. Administrators can connect to a machine remotely to check the status of a job even after shutting down in the midst of a task, yet the tasks can continue to run without any interruption.

Standard Approach

Microsoft has listened to the woes of an entire industry. IT professionals from every sector no longer wish to run a management system that can’t do it all. By delivering a solid interface ready to take on the challenges of cloud computing yet navigate easily through different management protocols, Server 2012 aims to simply setup time within the data center. Windows standards have improved significantly over the years and while there are myriad of problems associated with miss-matched operating systems, Windows server 2012 might just be the solution IT staffers have been looking for.

The Usability Approach

Managing a Windows dedicated server doesn’t have to be a difficult process. Through the development of new standard protocols, Windows has been able to support multiple frameworks of application-based management systems. The culmination of these efforts has resulted in WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation)) and WinRM (Windows remote management) both of which aids in the management of the data center. Windows Server 2012 may not have proven itself quite yet but as companies look to upgrade existing management systems in support of the cloud, Microsoft’s latest is worth a shot.

About The Author: James Mulvey is a tech writer and blog director for Colocation America, a Los Angeles based colocation hosting provider.

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Cloud Computing and virtual networks are a cost effective ways to manage company data. In the old days of computer networking, reboots were necessary whenever system upgrades or downgrades needed to be performed. eNlight Cloud offers a way around such obstacles. As an IT manager, your goal should be to save your organization both time and money while utilizing data networks efficiently. If you agree with that last statement, then consider moving your data network to an automated virtual server.

Automated Performance On a Budget

Virtual machines share space with other OS systems on the same physical server. Wherever Multiple Machines are installed together on a server, a virtual network is formed. The idea is to provide scalability on the fly for any client using the virtual network.

How eNlight Works

eNlight technology automatically detects the resource requirements placed on the virtual network. Software systems then scale RAM or CPU requirements according to demand. This automated process results in faster server provisioning, no downtime, a reduced carbon footprint as well as a pay-as-you-go billing cycle.

The pay-as-you-go business model may be ideal for smaller enterprises that under-utilize their virtual servers yet overpay when network traffic is low. IP providers typically charge a flat rate regardless of bandwidth usage. Automated scalability is just another way to cut costs. Automated services, such as those offered from eNlight also cut out hidden costs.

Pay-As-You-Go Solutions

Billing per usage differs from conventional billing cycles in a number of ways. Here are some advantages:

• Elimination of Hardware Costs: Virtualization no longer requires companies to invest in expensive hardware upgrades. As network demands increase or decrease, client resources are allocated from the virtual shared network.
• Seamless Scalability: eNlight’s virtual platform is highly intelligent, offering smooth surge-free scalability and faster processing speeds.
• Efficient Virtual Networking: Perhaps the biggest perk of automated scalability is that of efficient networking usage. During peak hours you can scale up your resources on the virtual network. During non-peak hours network resources will be scaled down. Enacting this model cuts down on operational costs and ensures that network resources are only scaled up during peak hours.

Is eNlight Right for Your Organization?

Small enterprises may find automated virtual networking to be more cost effective. Though for larger organization, scalable pay-as-you-go business models may not work so well. Global companies have offices and servers in different parts of the Globe, therefore it is possible networks are tied up around the clock. In such a case, network traffic may remain consistent enough to warrant a flat rate billing cycle. Also, virtual networks share space on the same physical machine; if your organization is large, then chances are you will be running dedicated servers housed within a data center.

Concluding Thoughts

eNlight may be right for business that don’t have the time or money to spend on hardware and tech support. It is therefore important you choose a product that features a user-friendly interface that you can manage and access from various locations. Automated billing cycles as-per-usage will help to simply things. During peak hours networking needs will be scaled to meet demands placed on the virtual network – which will ensure you get the most “bang for your buck”.

In general, virtual networking offers clients a way to reduce their overall carbon footprint by cutting down on hardware, energy and hidden costs commonly associated with traditional data networking. For those looking to simply their working lives, automated cloud services from eNlight cloud may be worth considering.

About the author: James Mulvey is a technology writer and blog director at Colocation America, a data center company based in Los Angeles who specializes in colocation services.

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bodHOST is a US based web server hosting company offers high end cloud computing solutions through out of its US Data Center. Here, we are going to compare bodHOST’s eNlight Cloud against Rackspace’s Cloud, which includes cloud server resources, usage %, time, and price.

(Including Bandwidth as an Outgoing Traffic) (Bandwidth criteria is similar to the first sheet)(Usage 50% Common)

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