Cloud Computing

CLOUD COMPUTING What is it?
THE AVERAGE CLOUD USER
 Connects to the cloud via the Internet

 Does computing tasks, or
 Runs applications, or
 Stores Data
DO YOU USE THE CLOUD?
T YPE OF SERVICE
Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software

distribution model in which applications are hosted
by a vendor or service provider and made available
to customers over a network, typically the Internet.
http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/definition/Software -as-a-Service
THE CLOUD REQUIRES
 An Internet connection
 An account - Created with a user name and a password
 Agree to Terms
SO WHAT IS THE CLOUD?
Computing and software resources that are delivered on demand, as service.

(2013, January) A Walk in the Clouds. Cloud Computing, CDW-G Reference Guide., 3-5.
THE BACK STORY From ground
to cloud
COMPUTER STORAGE
 Computers have internal or hard drive storage(C: Drive)

 CPU has a drive for storing programs, documents, pictures,
videos, presentations, etc…
Inside the Computer

Standard Computer Tower
or Central Processing Unit
(CPU)
INTERNAL STORAGE
 Content is stored on THAT computer

 To use content must return to THAT computer
 Cannot access this content from another device or computer
PROGRAMS
 Purchase programs
 Load to the computer
 Each computer would need the program loaded and stored on
the internal drive
EXTERNAL STORAGE
 Allows your content to become mobile

 Save to the storage device
 Take device to any compatible computer
 Open and use content
CD/DVD Thumb Drive External Hard Drive
SD Card Micro SD Card

NETWORKED STORAGE
 Multiple work stations talk to one unit that stores information

and data.
 Data is not saved to the C: drive, but to a network drive
 Can retrieve the data stored to the network from any of the
connected workstations.
SAVING DOCUMENTS
 When you do a “save as” on your computer, you choose where

to save the material.
Internal Storage
External Storage
Network
CLOUD STORAGE
Create an Account –
User name and
password
Content lives with
the account in the
cloud
Log onto any
computer with Wi-Fi
to find your content
DOWNLOADS FOR STORAGE
 Download a cloud based app to a computer you own

 The app lives on your Computer
 Save files to the app
 When connected to the Internet it will sync with the cloud
 The Cloud can be accessed from any Internet connection
SAVE FILE AS
 Do “save as” to save a file to your computer and the cloud

 The syncing folders makes data retrieval easier
 Box and DropBox require this download to work
UPLOAD DOCUMENTS
 Log-in to the online storage account

 Click upload a file
 Find the file on hard drive, network, or external storage
 Upload to cloud storage
2 GB
5 GB
5 GB
7 GB
MORE THAN STORAGE Software and
applications
DOCUMENT CREATION
 Google Docs
 SkyDrive
 Box
DOWNLOAD REQUIRED?
INTERNET IS REQUIRED
 Creation is happening in the cloud

 Saving is going to the cloud
 To retrieve files, must return to the cloud
IMPLICATIONS
 What are we comfortable with patrons using?

INTERNET CAPABLE DEVICES
BENEFITS
 Saving Large Files

 Multiple file types – Photos, videos, presentations, docs
 Back-up of stored files
 File Sharing
 Access from devices
 Nothing to forget (thumb drive, cd)
 Project collaboration
FILE SHARING
OTHER SOFTWARE SERVICES
 Photo editing software

 Online banking apps
 Social media apps
 Communication
LIBRARY SPECIFIC SERVICES
 WorldCat
 MSC
 Ebsco
 Discover It
OTHER CLOUD SERVICES
T YPES OF SERVICE
 Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a way to rent

hardware, operating systems, storage and network
capacity over the Internet. The service delivery
model allows the customer to rent virtualized
servers and associated services for running existing
applications or developing and testing new ones.
http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/defini
tion/Platform-as-a-Service-PaaS
T YPES OF SERVICE
 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a provision

model in which an organization outsources the
equipment used to support operations, including
storage, hardware, servers and networking
components. The service provider owns the
equipment and is responsible for housing, running
and maintaining it. The client typically pays on a
per-use basis.
http://searchcloudcomputing.techtarget.com/defini
tion/Infrastructure-as-a-Service-IaaS
WHY THE CLOUD?
ADVANTAGES
 Can be less expensive compared to buying software and

hardware
 Can be used from any computer or device with an Internet
connection
 The device does not need as large of an internal storage
system
 Compatible with most computers and operating systems
 Updates occur across the service
DISADVANTAGES
 Security Issues
 Terms of Service
 Privacy Policies
QUESTIONS

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CLOUD COMPUTING What is it?

THE AVERAGE CLOUD USER

 Connects to the cloud via the Internet

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a software

Computing and software resources that are delivered on demand, as service.

 Computers have internal or hard drive storage(C: Drive)

Inside the Computer

 Content is stored on THAT computer

 Allows your content to become mobile

CD/DVD Thumb Drive External Hard Drive

SD Card Micro SD Card

 Multiple work stations talk to one unit that stores information

 When you do a “save as” on your computer, you choose where

 Download a cloud based app to a computer you own

 Do “save as” to save a file to your computer and the cloud

 Log-in to the online storage account

 Creation is happening in the cloud

 What are we comfortable with patrons using?

 Saving Large Files

 Photo editing software

 Platform as a Service (PaaS) is a way to rent

 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a provision

 Can be less expensive compared to buying software and

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