Cloud Machine Manager Blog

Cloud computing is growing at a rapid pace, with new trends developing all the time. So as we come towards the end of 2015, we thought we’d come up with 3 predictions of our own about what we think are going to be some big developments in cloud computing in 2016. 1) Hybrid Cloud Having seen an 8% increase to 82% of enterprises utilising a hybrid cloud strategy, it seems that the hybrid cloud rush will continue over public and private cloud alternatives. Hybrid cloud provides...

As companies expand, the variable costs of business growth need to be managed carefully. However, finding ways to control these costs can often become difficult, as it’s not always easy to reduce costs without making compromises elsewhere within the organization.If you’re operating in the cloud, controlling AWS EC2 costs can be a lot more manageable. One way to control AWS EC2 costs being through scheduling your servers so that they are only switched ‘On’ at times when you really...

If you’re considering a cloud computing infrastructure for your business, or perhaps if AWS is something you’re implementing already, then you’ll understand why Amazon EC2 security is a top concern for many organisations utilising the platform.AWS EC2 Security ConcernsFor most AWS organisations (especially those dealing with sensitive information) the scenario of losing private customer data to a DDoS attack or through an oversight in access management is not only a disaster in terms...

Companies often move to the cloud to benefit from Cloud Computing’s ability to reduce costs and improve efficiency. But when cloud computing is applied across huge IT infrastructure, managers need to find a way to keep an eye on everything that’s going on. One of the main advantages of cloud computing is its flexibility and ability to grow with your company. And as you grow, you need to make important decisions regarding where additional capacity is needed. But to do this, you...

For many small businesses and start-ups looking to venture into cloud computing, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform, with its accessible low-cost pricing structure, makes it easy to test the waters of cloud computing without having to commit too much. Because Amazon services are relatively cheap, an AWS small business will often view the costs associated with server provisioning as almost minor when compared to the cost of buying the infrastructure for themselves, or against the...

Amazon’s EC2 servers are notionally cheap. They are also easy to provision. So, in theory, there is little to go wrong. You provision a few servers, you pay some money based on what you use and that’s it. It’s a cheaper, easier and quicker way of provisioning servers than the old fashioned way of buying in hardware and setting up your own servers. So if they are so cheap and easy to set up and manage, why do so many people get big bills (not all of which were expected)? The...

Business owners often look for ways to reduce their organizational costs and become more efficient with the budget they have. Migrating to the cloud has become a popular strategy to reduce costs, but even within cloud computing, having the right cloud configuration can help you to save even further on your cloud computing costs. One of the ways Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 users can save on cloud computing bills is through provisioning Spot Instances. Spot Instances are one of 3...

The development of IT has transformed the way organizations do business, enabling businesses to connect with their customers in many new ways, cost-effectively and efficiently. In particular, Amazon Web Services (AWS) are one of the leading cloud providers that help businesses to adapt to a world of increasing competition and changing consumer demands. Specifically, AWS helps to drive business value in various ways, including increasing flexibility and mobility, scaling with business...

Compliance is an issue that regularly comes up when a business is considering moving to the cloud. For some industries there are strict regulations and compliance rules that need to be kept to, and cloud computing doesn’t always fulfil the requirements. Luckily, this is changing and more cloud service providers are now recognising the issue and finding ways for companies with regulations and compliance requirements to use the cloud. For some businesses, if they have to jump through...

Although the term ‘on-demand’ is linked with many different types of technology, the interpretationthe service remains mostly the same – to access what you want, when you want it. Within the world of Amazon Web Services (AWS), an on-demand cloud would either be associated with one of the three EC2 pricing structures offered by Amazon, or as a specialised feature provided by an AWS cost reduction tool. AWS On Demand Cloud Out of the three pricing structures offered by AWS, the...