{"id":90,"date":"2016-07-15T09:25:31","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T09:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.netandhost.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2016-07-15T09:25:31","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T09:25:31","slug":"10-common-misconceptions-cloud-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/15\/10-common-misconceptions-cloud-services\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Common Misconceptions about Cloud Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cSee what misconceptions people have about Cloud Computing and what the actual facts are; you will get mesmerized\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cloud Services are gaining much popularity due to the fact that it offers an extensive range of features and benefits. With new innovations each day, the cloud is evolving as a new way of customer engagement. There are 3 known types of cloud computing, that is, Public Cloud, Private Cloud and Hybrid Cloud. In private cloud computing, the computing infrastructure is devoted to a single organization and is not shared with any other organization. The Private Cloud replaces your company\u2019s infrastructure and is more expensive than the public cloud. In Public cloud computing, you basically rent a space at the service provider\u2019s computing infrastructure and so it proves to be less expensive. When you put together the public and the private cloud, it is called as the Hybrid Cloud wherein, you can host some applications that you do not want the service provider to gain access to, in your company\u2019s infrastructure and host other applications on the public cloud.<\/p>\n

There are a few common misconceptions about Cloud Services that many companies and individuals may have.<\/p>\n

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  1. Cloud is the only way to save money<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Due carefulness is required to figure out the best plan for your company with expert advice and thorough market research. Cloud is more cost efficient as you pay for what you use but to use it wisely is most important. Cost should not be your only reason to switch over to the cloud. Consider other reasons such as speed to market, flexibility and so on. You will save cost with proper selection of the plan that is in line with your requirement.<\/p>\n

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    1. Cloud can only be used by the IT industry<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The cloud services are not limited to just the IT industry. It has vast applications in numerous markets such as healthcare, retail, education, banking and so on. The size of the industry does not matter. Companies that are looking for a cost-efficient and flexible options can incorporate cloud services into their business model.<\/p>\n

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      1. All applications can work on Cloud<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        There are certain applications that were designed specifically for legacy systems that may not work in the cloud. There are workarounds for this but in the long run, you may have to consider upgrading your applications to cloud compatible ones.<\/p>\n

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        1. There are more chances of a security breach in the cloud<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The biggest misconception about the cloud is that it is more susceptible to attacks. The truth is that company\u2019s on-premise infrastructure is more prone to attacks than the cloud. It depends on the type of attacks that happen. The cloud service providers, in fact, employ more security features than the company\u2019s infrastructure as the service providers take it as their crucial responsibility.<\/p>\n

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          1. Migrating to Cloud is a difficult task<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            It is true that old legacy systems may not have a smooth transition and requires a lot of working. However, with the help of an expert service provider, the migration can be hassle free and have minimal downtime. Cloud services offer a vast range of services and it is best to choose a plan wisely. The outcome depends on which cloud services you choose.<\/p>\n

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            1. Virtualization means cloud<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Virtualization is software that replaces complex hardware and is not to be confused with the cloud. Cloud uses virtualization process to achieve its very nature. It is best to be clear about your requirements and understand the process to get the best result out of the migration.<\/p>\n

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              1. You are only stuck with one cloud service provider<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Cloud computing is not limited to just one service provider. You need to properly map your company\u2019s IT requirements and make appropriate choices. Hybrid computing is gaining popularity for this reason as we are still in the evolution phase.<\/p>\n

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                1. Cloud harms the environment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  This is a big misconception that cloud harms the environment. When you move your company\u2019s IT infrastructure, be it all applications or some of them, to data centers, it will, in fact, save energy and reduce costs. Cloud computing is known to reduce your company\u2019s carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Cloud has taken away jobs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Predictions by industry experts state that cloud computing will create more jobs in this domain. The rise in cloud system architects and security experts will become the need of the hour and will produce more skilled professionals that can contribute in the fields of research and development as well as the services.<\/p>\n

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                    1. You need to follow business models of big enterprises to become successful<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      The companies that made it big chose technology that was best suited for their domain. This doesn\u2019t mean that you need to follow the same process. You will need to choose wisely from the various services offered as per your company\u2019s requirement.<\/p>\n

                      With the steady rise in the number of cloud users, the misconceptions about the subject are slowly diminishing. Companies have become smarter and more aware of the options that are available to them and are making informed decisions that aid their overall growth. With expert assistance from NetAndHost, you can gain a competitive edge in the market and swiftly achieve your company\u2019s goals and objectives.<\/p>\n

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                      \u201cSee what misconceptions people have about Cloud Computing and what the actual facts are; you will get mesmerized\u201d Cloud Services are gaining much popularity due to the fact that it offers an extensive range of features and benefits. With new innovations each day, the cloud is evolving as a new way of customer engagement. There […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-90","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=90"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":91,"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/90\/revisions\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=90"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=90"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netandhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=90"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}