Cloud computing is more than a trend nowadays. It has become part of our daily lives, both among businesses and individuals. This guide about cloud computing aims to cover the most important aspects of this IT services distribution model. As well as some trends that are closely related to its evolution. Chapter 1: What is
OpenStack is an open source cloud computing platform that allows controlling large pools of compute, storage and network resources throughout a data center. It is licensed under Apache License 2.0. OpenStack Project The project was released by Rackspace Hosting and NASA in 2010. Indeed, its early code was based on NASA’s Nebula platform and Rackspace’s
The main three cloud service models are: IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Each cloud service model covers different user and company needs, and provides a different level of control, security and scalability. IaaS is the cloud service model that offers a higher level of control compared with an on-premises solution. PaaS makes the process of developing
Cloud computing adoption is an essential step in digital transformation processes, as it enables the modernization of IT infrastructures to leverage further agility, scalability and productivity, among other advantages. The growth potential of the digital economy encourages more and more businesses to shift to new, disruptive technologies and methodologies, and the Cloud is always at
Data gravity highlights the importance of data in our modern economy. Organizations are facing a huge growth in enterprise data due to data-intensive applications like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). No matter the industry, data continues to grow within companies as they move forward and it is becoming increasingly strategic. What
The Asociación Española de Startups (Spanish Startups Association)’ report about the cloud market in Spain — carried out by Red2Red and led by Moisés Martín Carretero — analyzes the opportunities and risks of the cloud for innovative entrepreneurship in Spain. Keep reading to discover the key points of the report. Cloud computing within the digital
Many companies wonder whether Private Cloud or Public Cloud is the best option for their business. On the one hand, a private cloud environment, like those we design at Stackscale, offers the best balance between performance, costs and scalability. On the other hand, a public cloud environment usually allows to deploy and scale resources at
The terms “container” and “containerization” are borrowed from the shipping industry. While in the shipping industry containers are used to physically separate different cargoes, in IT, virtual containers package the code, config files, libraries and dependencies an application needs to run. A container is another form of virtualization, as virtual machines are, and Docker and
Choosing a cloud provider is not an easy task, since there are many options available and analyzing all of them would be unfeasible. However, picking the right provider for your business is critical to long-term success. Therefore, to effectively meet your expectations and ensure a successful migration to the cloud, you need a clear strategy.
When migrating to the cloud, security must be taken into consideration from the beginning. By preparing a secure migration to the cloud, you will not only avoid many risks, but also save a lot of time and money. There are many factors to consider when migrating to the cloud, from your company’s current security measures
