The Cloud

One is consistently warned not to put all of their eggs in a single basket. This is the advice given when applying for a job or graduate school, planning anything for the future, or picking up stocks. Usually, this approach serves a person very well indeed. With this understanding of the way in which our world works, why would a person want to do anything different with arguably the most vital pieces of equipment in the world today, computers? Cloud computing hosting is the response to this question.

The technology and data brokers of the world considered the question and agreed that the adoption of distributive practices made the most sense, both in light of resource management and of data storage. And thus was born cloud computing hosting.

Current cloud computing hosting companies present both cloud computing solutions and cloud storage options. Some of the most popular benefits of cloud computing and cloud storage is that the user is only charged for the amount of cloud computing hosting power or cloud storage space that they use. Cloud computing hosting services are scalable and flexible, which means that they have the capability to grow with the needs of its users.

Cloud computing removes the concern about available computing power for applications and storage space. With cloud computing and storage, the computing power and storage space is spread among "data centers" or "in the cloud", eliminating the need for local processing power or storage space other than what is needed for access alone.

 CloudServers™ by Rackspace Cloud

Rackspace "CloudServers™" enables its users to select their server size and pay only for what they use.  CloudServers™ is totally customizable, with each server having full root access to Linux distributions or Windows images . Some of the attractive features of Rackspace CloudServers™ are:

• Creare one to fifty cloud servers in only minutes.
• Top tech "Fanatical Support" available 24x7 365 days a year.
• Choose your own cloud server size and pay only for what is used.
• Access is available through online control panel and open API.
• Fully customizable with root access.
• No long-term commitment requirement.

Cloud Backup by Mozy™

Mozy™ file backup provides its users with the means to instantly backup any sort of file on their laptop or computer.  Perhaps you are aware that copying your hard disk information on to DVD's or an external hard drive usually requires some time and energy to perform.  Mozy™ is an automated service that backs up any type of document instantly and effortlessly.  Mozy's™ popular features include:

• Automated or pre-scheduled backup.
• 128-bit secure encryption for data transfer.
• Automated detection of new files.
• RInstant customer support and help section.
• Affordable plans as low as $4.95/month.
• 2GB free storage space.

Cloud Storage by Livedrive™

Livedrive™ cloud storage has swiftly developed to hold greater than ten billion files worldwide and continues to grow at a rate of twenty million files a day.  Livedrive™ gives its customers a simple and secure way to keep an endless amount of their files and documents safely in the cloud.  Livedrive™ features:

• A free 14 day trial period.
• No limits on cloud storage space.
• Anywhere Access.
• Cloud storage plans as low as $6.95/month.

Cloud Storage by ElephantDrive™

ElephantDrive™ offers users online file storage and file backup services.  They provide several efficient plans ranging from 2GB of free space to unlimited storage plans for businesses. ElephantDrive™ storage programs include:

• A free 15 day trial.
• Automatic backup of your files.
• Access from anywhere with internet.
• Multiple computer backup options.
• Cloud storage plans from $9.95/month.