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Offline SectorNine50

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Re: Cloud computing?
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2012, 06:22:52 PM »
I can't believe were just now again getting into 64 bit computing, when I worked on Digital systems (DEC) we had 128 bit computing 15 years ago. Now, their like 64 bit is a great thing. LMFAO. 2 steps forward, 64 back. DOH!! :rolleyes:

Consumer tech always lags behind, unfortunately... :(
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Offline Martyn

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Re: Cloud computing?
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2012, 07:20:20 AM »
Cloud computing means giving a third party responsibility for the performance, availability and security of your systems and / or data. No matter what your contract / agreement with them states, you're relying on someone else to provide a service on your behalf. You're just adding another layer between you and the customer.

Cloud computing has its uses but there are many situations when it just isn't right.
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Offline Bino

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Re: Cloud computing?
« Reply #17 on: January 26, 2012, 07:33:21 AM »
Cloud computing means giving a third party responsibility for the performance, availability and security of your systems and / or data. No matter what your contract / agreement with them states, you're relying on someone else to provide a service on your behalf. You're just adding another layer between you and the customer.

Cloud computing has its uses but there are many situations when it just isn't right.

^ heartily agree!

Outsourcing of any kind - cloud, offshore, co-location, etc. - always makes systems management more complex.  That complexity usually is reflected in effects it has on schedules, customer service, and ultimately, on budgets.


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Offline Gryffin

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Re: Cloud computing?
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2012, 11:25:21 AM »
On top of that, there is no way in hell we will ever run the servers with any type of Windows OS.  Never going to happen.

What do they run on, out of curiosity?

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Re: Cloud computing?
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2012, 11:27:43 AM »
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Re: Cloud computing?
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2012, 02:07:31 AM »
Solaris
mmmmmm Love me some SUN! 


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