Cloud Computing is using remote computer servers’ calculating power or storage via a network, such as the internet. This technology, based on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) allows businesses to be more agile and innovative.
The foundations of Cloud Computing: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
IaaS is a cloud solution of infrastructure on demand. This solution gives access to computer resources in an entirely virtual environment. This technology allows you to consider your computing infrastructure not as a cost centre, but as a profit centre. With access to the resources you need in a few seconds, you pay on demand, when you consume resources.
Infrastructure as a Service is made up of various computing resources
Calculation
- vCPUs : virtual processors that provide calculating power
- RAM : random access memory available for virtual machines*
Storage
- Disk : permanent storage
- Snapshot : instant for a volume (disk)
- Images : operating systems available for deploying virtual machines
Network
- External IP :Permanent public IP address given to a virtual instance
- Route Table** : routing table
- Internet Gateway** : public pathway that allows for access via the internet
- Virtual Private Gateway** : private pathway that allows for access via a VPN or DirectLink
- VPN Connection** : VPN connection between the client and the VPC
- Bandwidth : speed of the internet access channel
Sécurité
- Keypair : SSH keys that allow you to connect to virtual machines
- Security Groups : firewall rules specific to Cloud services
*or virtual instance or virtual server
**resources specific to the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
IaaS gives you flexibility and control in managing your computing resources.
IaaS allows you to build a bespoke infrastructure by combing computing resources made available by the Cloud provider. We are committed to supplying our customers with Enterprise class infrastructure with our technology partners: Cisco, Intel, NetApp and Nvidia.