How To Build A Private Cloud Infrastructure For Your Business

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Why It's Important for Mompreneurs to Know About Other Cultures-Chispa MagazineMost people know what cloud computing is all about; it’s a way of storing data off-site. There are many reasons business enjoy the benefits of cloud computing. For one, it means their data gets kept in a secure, off-site location. Should anything happen to their premises, their data would still be safe.

There is also the question of redundancy. Should a primary cloud computing server go offline, another is ready to take its place. That means one doesn’t have to worry about hardware faults, for example. Our data is always accessible 24/7, regardless of what’s happening the world around us.

With public services like Dropbox, some businesses wonder just how safe our data is. After all; your sensitive data shares the same servers as people that store their photos. To address that concern, some companies have taken to building private clouds.

In case you wondered, the concept of cloud data storage is still the same except for one difference. The data gets stored on servers exclusive to your business. That means you aren’t sharing it with random people from around the world.

If you like the idea of setting up your own private cloud, you may be wondering what to do next. In essence, you will be creating your own infrastructure. That means you will be setting up a private Dropbox just for your business, in a sense. Here are a few considerations to make before you get started.

Data Storage
First of all, you need to think about the hardware that will store your company’s sensitive data. You can’t just use an old Intel Pentium box connected to the Internet; it’s crucial you select the right hardware products for your private cloud.

To start off, you should look to trusted brands like Dell and HP for your computing needs. That way, you can negotiate support contracts to meet your needs. For instance, if you need spare parts, do you need them in hours or is a few days alright? And, do you need a few servers or hundreds of them?

You should calculate your likely storage needs. It’s also important to design a scalable system. In other words, if you need to add extra storage capacity, it should be as simple as plugging in a new machine.

Data Location
Next, you need to think about where you wish your data to get stored. It makes sense for it to be kept in a remote location some place away from your premises.

For example, what if a natural disaster wiped out your offices? You don’t want your data to go with it. Consider building a data center at some other part of the country, or even in another country altogether.

Management
Last, but not least, consider how your private cloud will get managed. Sure, there are scores of tools you can use for remote management. But, who will manage them?

You’ll need to hire competent and skilled IT staff. It makes sense to have some of them onsite, and some at your business premises. That way, it’s easy to coordinate and manage services on your private cloud infrastructure.

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Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.