An Introduction To Cloud Computing - Cutting Down IT Costs By Reaping The Essence Of Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing is the technology of the decade according to a survey by Gartner. Whether it is a start-up or a well-established firm, the need for computing resources varies day by day and this is where Cloud Computing exactly fits in. Even high powered computational resources can be hired for only the time that the resource is required and it is billed only for the usage. A customer can easily select a Cloud Server configuration package that meets her needs, in a self-service manner from the portal offered by the Cloud Service Provider. There is very minimal human interaction but the service offered is not compromised. Even though a virtual instance of the resource is given to the customer, the touch and feel is very much like a physical instance and the factor that makes Cloud Computing a major success is its elasticity. The resources can be scaled up or down as per the need of the customer and she pays for only what she uses. So, today if she needs an server with 18GB RAM, 20GHz Processor with 8 Cores and a 2TB HDD she can easily procure the instance within a few minutes with a few clicks and the next month her business grows and now her requirement is a server with 25GB RAM, 30GHz Processor with 12 Cores and a 4TB HDD, there is no need for her to buy a new server and port her data. She can easily scale up by sending a request to her Cloud Service Provider and within a few minutes her new configuration will take effect. That is the power of Cloud Computing. On Demand Self-service, Broad Network Access, Resource Pooling, Rapid Elasticity and Measured service are the five essential characteristics of Cloud as defined by National Institute of Standards and Definition, United States.

Another feature of Cloud Computing that attracts customers to it is the choice that it offers its customers. Some customers may wish to have an instance running particular software only for a few days. For example a customer may want an instance with a MAYA animation tool only for a week. Buying the software and installing it on a physical machine satisfying all the requirements is a costly affair, especially when you the software running only for a week. A customer may want a high configuration server to run his complex script just for hours, in this case too procuring a new server and using it just a few hours is expensive and prohibitive. But with Cloud Computing all these are possible. Those customers who want resources only for a short time can opt for an hourly billing plan and those whose needs are for a longer duration can choose a monthly billing plan. Even large enterprises are opting for Cloud Computing because of this kind of versatility it offers.

No one has time to wait. Customers of enterprises need their job to be done quickly and to support that the computational resources required to complete those tasks should be provisioned quickly. As a Cloud Computing instance is considered, whether it is Software as a Service, Platform as a Service or Infrastructure as a Service the instance that the customer requires can be deployed very quickly, as fast as 60 minutes.

The base of Cloud Computing is the virtualization platform that is used to create virtual instances. There are several organizations that offer virtualization platform and Cloud Computing operating system like VMware, Microsoft, Amazon, Citrix, Openstack, Open Nebula etc. Though each of these compete against each other to be the best provider showcasing their benefits, it is very important to choose the best mix.

The XenServer(TM) from Citrix® Inc. offers a very stable and reliable virtualization platform with fault tolerance and high-availability topping the list. This is the reason why even many public Cloud providers choose Citrix® XenServer(TM). It provides support for both local and SAN based storage. It also has automated recovery options so that the client data is secure. For the Cloud Operating System there cannot be a better provider than Microsoft. It is a known fact that the most used operating system is from Microsoft and the Cloud Operating system from the vendor is rich and feature filled.

Cloud Computing does not stop its boundaries with computation. Hosting is best done on Cloud Computing instances as customers can host their personal and business sites as in a dedicated server environment but with a shared hosting price. It is a boon for customers who expect the best at the most effective price and considering the Green part of it, hosting on a cloud instance greatly reduces the carbon foot-print. When hosting is concerned, other major factors that influence are the provider you choose, his experience in the field and the level of support they provide. This is where the Windows Cloud Hosting from M6.NET becomes the most appropriate choice. Whether you are a start-up or a big organization, we at M6.NET can provide you with the hosting experience that will put you in astonishment. With over 15 years of experience in the field of hosting, now we offer Windows Cloud Hosting benefitting the customers to host their sites in a shared hosting price. With Windows Cloud Hosting Platform build on top of Citrix Xen Servers, we offer the best Windows hosting experience. Backed by a dedicated team of professionals for support, no customer will ever have difficulties setting up a hosting account with us. And it doesn't stop there. Our plans support reseller hosting with features such as unlimited bandwidth, unlimited web sites, mail boxes, storage, SQL servers and more. So never worry to choose the best Windows Hosting Company. M6.NET is the best choice.