Step-By-Step Setup of Cloud Computing

As a business owner, you must have heard about the benefits that cloud computing concept bestows on businesses. They would be certainly alluring you to adopt cloud computing and there is no doubt that this could be a turning point for your business. However, since it is a massive makeover, it deserves a lot of time mulling over it. In this write up, I will be spotlighting the important points that every business owner should consider before opting for cloud computing.

The very first point is to ask yourself whether you need it or not. I have mentioned above that switching to the cloud is a huge process so, before deciding to adopt this technology, it is very important to consider whether you need this change or not. You can do this by studying the existing system of the company and filtering out the areas where cloud computing would be helpful and areas that does not need cloud computing.

In the second point, calculate the cost of working in the current way. The best way is to go project by project and then, include other costs that are common in every project. Calculate the overall price and compare it with the cost of switching to cloud computing. Cost of cloud computing includes the cost of employee's education, expenses involved in moving data and applications, making every existing machine cloud computing compatible machine and replacing those, which are of no use in the cloud computing era. You should also see whether to move every application or only few features need transferring.

Thirdly, a business owner should decide the level of Virtualization required. This is another very important point to consider after judging the quantum of work to be done by cloud computing.

After concluding the in-house assessment, it is time to search a vendor. This is the fourth step and you have to be very careful and selective. You can use various parameters to narrow the search and disqualify the vendors that do not fit into your requirements.

After shortlisting suitable vendors, move on to the next step by seeking their quotes after you have briefed them about your expectations. You should lay more emphasis on cost involved in moving to a cloud in a phased manner.

The next step is to consider the cost and the benefits, your business will achieve. It is easy to conclude from the quote given by the vendor whether switching to cloud computing it a wise decision or not. Check the current usage, number of applications used by you, storage buffer maintained by you, CPU memory usage, and DR cost incurred by you and other random costs.

The following step is to check your requirements and judge, which cloud type is suitable for you. Whether the private cloud, public cloud or the hybrid cloud. My suggestion is to first go hybrid and then choose the type of cloud. The most important part of this entire set up is to set a new guidelines and usage policy of the cloud. After considering all the points, you can ask your vendor to implement cloud computing in your workplace.

We know that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing hence, at last, my suggestion is to opt for a professional cloud services providing company. Work done by experts would always benefit the business in comparison to cloud set by an amateur. This step-by-step approach towards cloud computing would give you adequate time to train your employees and allow them to adapt to its method of working. By following them, you will make switching to cloud computing absolutely hassle-free and effortless.