Disadvantages of Cloud Computing.

     I have seen many benefits of the Cloud when it comes to business today.  I decided to search and see what kind of disadvantages there were.  Below is a link for an article I read on the top five disadvantages of Cloud Computing.  For example, I was surprised to see Cost as a disadvantage but after reading why it made sense.  “While many cloud computer vendors present themselves as utility-based providers, claiming that you're only charged for what you use, Gartner says that this isn't true; in most cases, a company must commit to a predetermined contract independent of actual use.” (Ward, N.D.)  I never would have thought of this.  To learn more about some of the disadvantages noted, please read the full article. 

 

http://sbinfocanada.about.com/od/itmanagement/a/Cloud-Computing-Disadvantages.htm

The security challenges of the commercial cloud

As a retired Soldier I still like to read up on what the military is doing and where it is headed.  This article talks about the “security challenges of the commercial cloud in the military.”  Doug Wiltsie from the Army's PEO-STRI, does a great job of discussing this topic.  Please click the video link and watch what he has to say.  I found it interesting and have provided the link below, enjoy…

http://www.c4isrnet.com/article/20140606/C4ISRNET/306060005/Wiltsie-security-challenges-commercial-cloud-?odyssey=nav|head

 

Cloudera, what is it?

As a retired Soldier I still like to read up on what the military is doing and where it is headed.  This article talks about the “show me there and show me where” questions that are asked on actionable intelligence for the military.  Cloudera is a tool that can search thru the big data found in the cloud and provide some of these answers.  I found it interesting and with the provided links and blogs you can learn much more.  See below and enjoy…

http://www.c4isrnet.com/article/20140603/C4ISRNET13/306030007/DigitalGlobe-picks-Cloudera-help-geospatial-big-data?odyssey=nav|head

Introduction

Hello world!  This blog will be talking about cloud computing and all of it's glory.  I will post information here weekly as part of a class assignment with Bellevue University.  I hope that you will read them, comment, and enjoy learning as I will be doing over this summer's semester.  Stay tuned, more to follow.