{"id":890,"date":"2023-08-22T09:47:23","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T09:47:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearefocus.co.uk\/?p=890"},"modified":"2023-09-05T10:15:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T10:15:51","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-cloud-computing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearefocus.co.uk\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-cloud-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Cloud Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"890\" class=\"elementor elementor-890\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b0fcb4e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b0fcb4e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7b9303b8\" data-id=\"7b9303b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc1c434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dc1c434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<div id=\"row-unique-0\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" data-parent=\"true\" data-section=\"0\">\n<div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\" data-imgready=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\">\n<div class=\"uncol style-light\">\n<div class=\"uncoltable\">\n<div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\">\n<div class=\"uncont\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\"><header>\n<div class=\"article-header\">\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\">\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s start with the basics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>What is Cloud Computing?\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most people are aware that the Cloud is a place \u2013 somewhere \u2013 that we store our data, rather than having it all in house. There are the big giant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ouds that many of our smartphones will automatically use such as Apple Cloud, Google Cloud and Amazon.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, you mind find yourself still asking\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what is cloud computing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To put it simply,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oud computing provides computing services including storage, software, analytics and databases all over the internet. Using the internet to deliver these\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">resources enables flexibility and easily accessible information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the key reasons why businesses choose to use cloud computing is because it creates space for you to be innovative and plan for your future. Your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oud services can be catered to your specific needs and will scale as your business grows.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"2\">What are the different types of\u00a0cloud computing?\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The term cloud computing encompasses different models that each suit some organisations better than others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o work out which type of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cl<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oud computing is best for you,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">take a look<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at the cloud services that are provided.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"4\">Public Cloud\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Public clouds are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the type of big clouds that you have likely heard of before. They are\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">owned and operated by third-party cloud service providers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0such as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wearefocus.co.uk\/three-stages-cloud-transformation\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These third-party cloud service providers will manage\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your cloud processes including hardware, software and other support.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Everything is stored and accessed over the internet, which is where you also manage your account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Public clouds are the most used type of cloud computing.<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cost less as you only pay for the service that you need yet they have close to unlimited scalability as your business develops.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"4\">Private Cloud\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private clouds are purchased and used by a single organisation only, hence they are private and not shared or public. They are often located close by to where the organisation operates and sometimes even on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ite. If you choose a third-party private cloud provider however, they will host everything on-site at their data centre for you. Instead of providing services across the public internet, everything is maintained through a private network.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Private clouds are commonly used by\u00a0businesses who want additional security.<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">financial institutions, government agencies or any large organisation who have a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">significant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0amount of sensitive data that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they want to keep a close eye on.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why?\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They can be more secure and specific to your business needs as the network and resources are not shared with any other organisations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 aria-level=\"4\">Hybrid Cloud\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hybrid clouds are a new innovative way to do cloud computing. They combine both public and private clouds by allowing data and applications to be shared. A great example of a hybrid cloud is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wearefocus.co.uk\/cloud-transformation-citrix-virtual-desktop\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Citrix Virtual Desktop.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Hybrid clouds like Citrix can be tailored to your specific business needs in a way that public and private clouds can\u2019t. Hybrid clouds will allow you to move\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and access data between public and private clouds so that you have increased flexibility and productivity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Hybrid clouds are used by organisations who require flexibility.<\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hybrid clouds are the best of both worlds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0You can transition gradually and seamlessly to storing your most sensitive data privately, while\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reaping<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the benefits of additional public resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now that we\u2019ve had a look at what is meant by the term cloud computing,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">here<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0some of the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reasons w<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hy businesses globally are migrating to the Cloud.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top 5 benefits of cloud computing<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Cost effective<\/strong> \u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud computing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivered by service<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0providers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cost-effective<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0solution for any business. Your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">third-party<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0providers will do everything for you, meaning that you don\u2019t have to spend money on servers, IT experts or the constant electricity to store your da<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ta.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sp<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>eedy access<\/strong> \u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Because cloud computing primarily runs through the internet, resources can be provided almost instantly. All it takes is a couple of clicks, and you have access to a wealth of data.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fewer\u00a0tasks, more productivity<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> \u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your data is stored on-site, there will be a lot of maintenance involved to manage your infrastructure. However, cloud computing allows you to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">be more productive and efficient every day as you won\u2019t have tedious IT maintenance work to do.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficiency<\/strong> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The big public cloud computing services deliver globally via multiple data centres and networks. You can trust that these cloud services will be high performing and efficient due to thei<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r regular upgrades and testing of computing hardware.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Security<\/strong> \u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cyber-attacks are increasing all the time and ensuring that your cloud security is up to scratch could save you a lot of trouble long term.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Most cloud providers offer some level of security to protect your data from potential threats, but it\u2019s worth checking that yours is comprehensive enough for your business\u2019 needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wearefocus.co.uk\/would-your-cybersecurity-stand-up-to-the-challenge\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Is your security good enough?<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hopefully<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0now you will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not need to ask<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2018<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">what is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">loud<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0computing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0anymore but instead can think about when the best time might be to migrate to the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">loud<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The likelihood is that you are already using the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">loud without realising how often.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The important thing is to work out what your business\u2019 specific cloud computing needs\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0establish how you <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><i class='fas fa-calendar-alt' style='font-size:14px'><\/i> 23 September 2023 | <i class=\"fa fa-clock-o\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/i> Read Time: 6 mins<\/p>\n<p>Businesses worldwide are discussing cloud migration and backup, but what do these terms actually signify? 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