What is IaaS?
Moving your business to the cloud can be complicated for many companies. Some make an active choice to go "cloud only". Others choose to move some parts of their operations to the public cloud to increase availability and development opportunities. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) makes it easier to build an IT infrastructure that suits your business. Here we tell you more about IaaS and the benefits it offers companies that need support with operations, challenges and development in the future.
What is IaaS (Infrastructure As A Service)?
IaaS is a service model in private and public cloud services where your IT infrastructure such as servers, storage, network and backup is purchased as needed. Operating systems, applications and data are managed internally while the provider is responsible for the underlying infrastructure. This model allows you as a user to rent IT infrastructure rather than investing in physical hardware.
Opting for an IaaS model for your cloud operations offers numerous benefits. Companies that invest in IaaS often do so as part of their digital transformation. The goal is a flexible, scalable and cost-effective management of their IT infrastructure. Moreover, the IaaS model offers greater opportunities for development and new applications in the cloud. With efficient configuration and deployment of new features, you can quickly adapt to changing business needs.
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IaaS in the public cloud
If you choose to build all or part of your IT environment with IaaS in the public cloud, there are several aspects and challenges to consider. Firstly, it is important to identify which cloud model suits you, is it completely public or is it perhaps a hybrid solution that works best for you?
Secondly, it is important to choose the right security solutions to build and maintain a robust protection adapted to the public cloud. Cost control is also often seen as a challenge if you don't have a clear strategy in place to manage costs.
Choose a public cloud partner
If you lack in-house resources, there are great benefits to hiring a knowledgeable IT partner to support your migration journey and manage your cloud infrastructure going forward. Public cloud requires different types of security solutions than traditional ones, including access management, encryption and monitoring to detect threats, remediate and recover. Getting support with service management, monitoring, updates, patching, virus protection and backup creates a good basis for building a secure operation in your environment.
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Furthermore, an IT partner can support you with knowledge and expertise about the security, regulatory or infrastructure needs of your industry. Together you can plan what should be operated in the private cloud and what is best suited to the public cloud. A partner can also support you with cost optimisation by reviewing your cloud usage, keeping track of licensing models and using the cost control features available in the cloud. The result is a complete solution for your operation with everything on the same invoice.
In conclusion, building a robust and reliable IT infrastructure is like tackling a complex technical landscape. Without the right expertise, you risk missing out on important features and best practices. Get a partner to help you manage your cloud operations, including access management, load balancing, capacity planning, software installations, licences and support. All to get you on the right track on your cloud journey.