In fact, most managed clouds have a 100% uptime,
high availability guarantee (of some sort) in place.
This is usually accompanied by perks like 24/7 support
and automatic of-site backups (in case of disasters).
Setting up a typical managed cloud service is
essentially a three step process. First, you choose
your power requirements, then things like your
proposed OS, and fnally, any other additional service
components. This of course means making informed
decisions about how much RAM you will likely need
(usually around 1–10 GB with most typical managed
clouds), as well as picking the appropriate operating
system (usually either windows enterprise or data
center).
As a fnal step, most managed cloud providers will
ofer their customers a mini-bufet of additional
service components, which can be added to their
service model. This will usually include items like:
• CPanel
• Additional IP addresses
• MS SQL
• SAN storage
• Antivirus software/protection
• VPN
• Internet transfer rate
• Ofsite backup and disaster recovery
These additional components are usually ofered at
extremely afordable prices and are certainly worth
looking into if you’re serious about cloud computing.
The biggest perk of utilizing a managed private
cloud in place of a public one has to be the support
structure. Managed clouds often employ support
teams that operate on rotation and are available
24/7, 365 days a year. In the event of a disaster,
security breach, or any other problem you can think
of, they will be on hand nearly instantly to not only
correct any issues but also to secure your data. This is
especially useful for businesses, which not only need
to ensure that their data is backed-up on a continuous
basis but also need to eliminate downtime. In terms
of reliability, a managed cloud is almost impossible to
top.
A managed cloud is basically halfway between being
a public cloud and a private one. For those looking
for the features, seclusion, and security found on a
private cloud, without having to dish out a fortune,
a managed cloud is defnitely the way to go. They
are not only more secure but also generally more
customizable, which can be extremely benefcial for
businesses that have specifc requirements that need
addressing.
As previously suggested, the real area where
managed clouds shine is in customer service.
For example, if you run a business that is heavily
dependent on computing, downtime essentially
translates into loss of proft(s). In this way, a managed
cloud is an elegant and inexpensive way to ensure
that you are always connected and secure.
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