The final part of this article looks at how and where data is stored or handled and the issues that arise in cloud computing through the process of creating multiple instances of data across multiple server platforms. Cloud computing relies on this mechanism for many of its key benefits but, by doing so, invites further challenges for data
...Cloud computing refers to the utilising of computing resources, which includes both software and hardware, delivered as a service over the network. The name cloud computing comes due to a cloud network structure, used to simplify the complex infrastructure of the system for effectively and safely storing the business data. The unique web hosting
...1. Shared Hosting
Shared hosting is a kind of hosting service in which a number of customers share a individual server. All the customers have a standalone website directory where they can publish their files. This is normally the most inexpensive choice as all the customers distribute the total price of the server. The server is managed by the
...Originally there was only one commonly used fiber optic cable in the LAN and datacenter network space: "multimode". Today, there are five basic types of fiber optic cabling in common use. What are the differences? Why do you need the different fiber types? Let's look at the common fiber optic cabling that is often encountered within today's
...As mentioned in part one of this article there are multiple stages at which information stored through cloud hosting platforms must be protected against data loss and unauthorised access. The first step is to secure the physical elements of a cloud hosting platform as described, however, the additional steps involve architectural and software
...The following three posts explore the topic of cloud hosting and the challenges it faces in providing secure data environments for enterprise consumers. In addition, it discusses the measures taken to combat these challenges, whether they be physical risks to hosting platforms or cybercrime.
The Need for Secure Data
The concept of security in all
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