September 28th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
If you missed parts one and two in our series, you can find them here:
Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction
Business Cloud Computing PT 2: 3 Problems the Cloud Solves
When it comes to cloud computing for business, there are a few big myths floating around that need to be cleared up.
In this article, we’ll [...]
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Tags: applications, business, cloud, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, cloud storage, cloud testing, clouds, computing, data, instant access, mainframe computer, myth, rackspace cloud, terminal server, web 2.0, web hosting
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September 20th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
In part one of our cloud computing series, Business Cloud Computing PT 1: A Quick Introduction, we talked about three types of businesses ripe for cloud computing, the benefits of cloud computing and two main drawbacks of cloud computing.
Now, in part two, we’ll look at three classic problems the cloud solves for many businesses.
Three business [...]
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Tags: business, business climate, business problems, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, computing, concurrent computing, costing, foresite, web 2.0
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September 13th, 2011 by William Reyor
1) Allowing remote desktop from the Internet
When we perform network vulnerability assessments, one of the most glaring security vulnerabilities we see is open remote desktop access to workstations and servers. This vulnerability makes it possible for a prospective attacker to connect directly to servers and workstations and attempt to log in.
You may think that your [...]
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Tags: blacklist, firewall configuration, malware, morto worm, network hacking, passsword policy, remote desktop, unsecured wireless
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September 6th, 2011 by Thomas Clifford
Believe it or not, cloud computing for businesses is not a new invention.
The cloud is simply the Internet. Thus, the cloud has been here since the Internet started becoming popular in the early 1990s.
The cloud allows you to use applications and store data without having physical hardware and software in your office; someone else handles [...]
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Tags: cloud, cloud computing, computing, data, growing business, physical hardware, server hosting
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