Shafiq Khan An Introduction to Cloud Computing 13/12/2012
Who we are. > Part of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce > Web design agency established in 1998 > Customer focused with web solutions for every type of client 01
The team > More than 40 years web experience > A range of complementary skills > High quality design capabilities > Experienced in building back end solutions > Project management & SEO > Stable & robust team Roger Edworthy Internet Services Manager Jon Thompson Lead Designer/Project Manager Shafiq Khan Web Developer 02
Cloud Computing Cloud Computing enables people to access their information without being constrained to a particular machine or network. The information stored in 'the cloud' can be accessed, edited, and updated from any device with an Internet connection.
Are you already on the Cloud? 04
Some Misconceptions. > It s not always web browser based e.g. Skype, Evernote & Google Earth Can be accessed in a variety of ways e.g. Desktop & Mobile Apps & Web Browser. > It s more than just data storage. Websites such as ebay and YouTube can be classified as cloud computing applications. > It s not only software, but also comes in hardware form (Infrastructure). 05
What can Cloud Computing do? 06
Advantages /Benefits: Disadvantages /Drawbacks: > Reduced Costs No need to purchase platform dependant software. Costs: Free or Subscription Based. Able for predict / forecast more accurately > Access to your information from anywhere > Work and Collaborate with Team/Staff Members > Some services may lack in features > Data transfer fees for mobile users > Migration issues over slow connections > Possible downtime > More storage capacity Not bound by any server or hard disk limits (Scalable) > Highly automated No need to worry about upgrades > Reduce Energy Costs (Green Computing) 07
What do you need to get started? > Internet Access Broadband / 3G / Wifi > Access Device Desktop / Notebook / Tablet / Smartphone What about for mobile users > Public Wifi e.g. BT Openzone > Mobile Broadband via Dongle or 3G Enabled Devices > Smartphone (Tethering) > Mifi 08
What s Available? > File Sharing / Transfer & Data Backup > Office Productivity Suites > Graphics & Multimedia > Social Media 09
File Sharing & Transfer > Send Large Files - 2GB in total > Send up to 20 recipients at any one time > Free to use > No Registration Required > Email notification of download 12
File Sharing & Transfer > File Hosting Service > File Synchronisation Functions > Folder Sharing Facility (Private / Public) > Files accessed via Web Browser, Desktop or Mobile App > Basic Plan Free (2GB Storage) Plan Upgrades to 50GB & 100GB from $10 per month > Multi-user access Dropbox for Teams 11
File Sharing & Transfer > Free Online File Hosting Service > Microsoft ID required for signup > Access via Browser or Desktop/Mobile app > 7GB of available storage > Includes Office Web Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Onenote) > Ability to share files/folders to other users 10
Online Data Backup > Unlimited data backup: Pricing starts from 37.00 a year. > Network Backup Plans available: Pricing starts from 145.00 a year. > Data Backup are encrypted via encryption key. > Maximum File Size: 4GB. > Windows & Mac Support. > Mobile Apps available for IOS Android & Blackberry. > 15 day free trial available. 13
Online Data Backup > Pay what you use structure. > Desktop & Server Plans available: Desktop Plan: $3 per month (First 5GB Free) Server Plan: $5 per month (First 10GB Free) Additional storage at $0.14 GB per month > Choice of Storage Data Centres: Amazon US, Amazon EU & Rackspace. > Data Backup are encrypted via key using AES-256 encryption. > Windows, Mac & Linux Support. > Mobile Apps available for iphone and ipad (Android version currently in beta). > Files accessible via web browser Desktop edition only. 14
Office Productivity Suites > Collection of Google products hosted under custom domain name. Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Contacts & Sites > Price starting from 3.30 per month per user 25GB Storage Inbox Storage & 5GB Drive Storage > Email, Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Integration with Outlook 2003, 2007 & 2010 (Windows) > Single Sign-on Service (SSO) Access all of Google Services with one account > Integration with Mobile Devices Android, IOS, Blackberry & Windows Phone > Migration Tools Available 15
Office Productivity Suites > Suite of Office Web Apps run from Browser Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote > Exchange Online Email with 25GB of Space > Email, Contacts, Calendar & Tasks Integration with Outlook 2007 / 2010 (Windows) & Entourage 2008 / Outlook 2011 (Mac) > Sharepoint Online Share and Work on documents with other colleagues (10 GB of Storage). > Microsoft Lync Instant Messaging > Price starting from 3.90 per month per user 16
google.com/enterprise/marketplace/ Google Apps Marketplace 17
Graphics & Multimedia... > Free Online Image Editor > Feature Rich Resizing, Cropping, Colour Adjustments etc > Pixlr Express Quick Fixes, One Click > Optional Login Service to access Library > Access Images from Flickr, Facebook, Picasa > Versions also available for IOS, Android & Chrome 18
Graphics & Multimedia > Online Video Editing Tool > Mix multiple videos and music > Integrates with Google Drive, Flickr & Instagram > Free starter plan with 5GB storage > Mobile app to upload media to WeVideo > Publish & share video to YouTube & Vimeo 19
Social Media Tweetdeck: > Purchased by Twitter in May 2011 > Free Application Service > Manage Multiple Twitter & Facebook Profiles > Available for Windows, Mac, IOS, Android & Chrome > URL Shortner & Schedule Post Facility 20
Social Media Hootsuite: > Works on all Browsers from IE7+, FF3+, Chrome, Opera > Manage Multiple Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & Google+ Profiles > Basic & Pro Plans Basic: Free, Pro: $9.99 a Month > Social Analytics and Reports Functionality > URL Shortner & Schedule/Autoschedule Post Facility > Mobile Apps Available for IOS, Android & Blackberry 21
My Favourites... > Bookmark Sync Tool > Synchronise Website Bookmarks across different Browsers & Computers > Fully Compatible with IE, FF, Chrome, Safari & Opera (PC & Mac) > Option to synchronise Open Tabs > Access your bookmarks from the web > FREE! > Premium version available Priority Support, Mobile Versions - 7 per year. > Notetaking Tool - Text, Images, Screenshots, Webpages and Audio > Organised notes and searchable > PC, Mac, Mobile, Web, Browser Extensions > Free > Premium version available 30 per year. Larger upload allowance, up-to 1GB per month. Faster image recognition, Ad-free, Pin-Lock security and more! 22
Google Chromebook > Powered by Google s Chrome OS > Pure online experience > Wifi & 3G Capability > Available from Samsung & Acer > Work Offline Facility > Full access to Access to Google Apps Marketplace and Chrome Web Store http://www.google.co.uk/chromebook 23
Any questions? Shafiq Khan s.khan@chamberinternet.co.uk 01254 356400 > Twitter: @chamberinternet > LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/chamberinternet chamberinternet.co.uk 24
Other Alternatives Worth Considering File Transfer and Online Storage >Box Online File Sharing and Collaboration - Free 5GB Plan available. http://www.box.com > SugarSync Lets you synchronize, backup and remotely access files and folders across your PC or Mac - You can also remotely view files from Windows Mobile, Blackberry, iphone, and Android. http://www.sugarsync.com > Yousendit Email Large Files with free 2GB online storage (Registration required). http://www.yousendit.com > Google Drive Online File Storage and Syncronisation (Google Docs Integrated) with free 5GB Plan. http://drive.google.com > Pocket Cloud Online File Sharing and access files stored remotely from another device. http://www.pocketcloud.com 25
Other Alternatives Worth Considering Online Graphics Editors > Splashup Full-featured, free image editor online. Create and edit existing images and manipulate layers with filters, layer effects and myriad other drawing and image editing tools. Can open images from Flickr, Facebook and Google Picasa. http://www.splashup.com > Adobe Photoshop Express Lightweight edition of the flagship desktop application. Allows you to make basic edits and touch up images. Mobile versions for IOS and Android are also available. http://www.photoshop.com/tools/overview Remote Control Computers Remotely > Logmein & TeamViewer Gives you access to remote control your computer from any other computer, smartphone or tablet with an Internet connection - Both offer a free user plan. http://www.logmein.com & http://www.teamviewer.com 26