What is it? Hosted Cloud Server is a server operating system and application running on a server in a data center.
Intended Audience: Businesses looking to leverage Cloud Servers to reduce capital costs and on premise equipment.
Cloud Server Tip #1: CONSERVES CAPITAL and CASH by eliminating the need for expensive equipment purchases.
Cloud Server Tip #2: ELIMINATES THE HEADACHE of managing gear and facilities, but with all the flexibility of your own data center.
Cloud Server Tip #3: CONTROLS YOUR IT BUDGET with a “pay as you go” model for the resources and services your organization needs. Flat rate pricing is month-to-month with no term, which adds predictability to your budget.
Cloud Server Tip #4: REDUCES OPERATING EXPENSE by allowing your in-house staff to concentrate on their core competencies without the need to hire specialized skill sets.
Cloud Server Tip #5: REDUCES RISK OF NETWORK FAILURE by locating your critical applications and servers in a redundant and highly available data center.
Cloud Server Tip #6: BOOSTS RESPONSIVENESS by allowing you to “spin up” servers or add additional computing and storage resources in minutes, not weeks or months.
Cloud Server Tip #7: LEVERAGES THE BEST IN TECHNOLOGY by using the latest virtualization technologies to maximize hardware resources and deliver consistent performance to your desktop.
Cloud Server Tip #8: ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ACCESS to your data and applications. All you need is an Internet connection to get a familiar desktop and apps using a variety of devices.
| Cloud Server | On Premise Server |
|---|---|
| Cloud Servers can be provisioned in minutes. Initial configurations can be customized with storage, memory processing resources and software. | Takes weeks to procure and configure physical servers. New equipment must be racked, memory, hard drives and network cards need to be installed. Software licensing must be purchased and renewed annually. |
| Cloud Server capacity added at any time at minimal cost. No long-term contract for capacity required. Cloud Servers can easily be resized to meet requirements. | Server capacity and configuration is fixed for extended time periods. Tasks must be tailored to align with resource limitations. |
| Cloud Servers are highly available with redundant hardware and storage systems. Cloud Server are highly available out of the box at no additional fee. | On-premise servers are typically run as a single instance. Downtime requires a long recovery process (hours/days). |
At Kobargo Technology Partners we believe with the right information, the right partner and effective planning, customers can leverage technology to help grow their business. Call us today to become more tech savvy about Cloud Servers and move your business in the right direction.
