Even this many years into the cloud revolution – since companies started to put these systems in place a couple of decades ago – we’re still looking at how companies refine their cloud setups and how they understand how they work for a business.

When you set up a cloud system, it’s not as easy as just sending everything to the cloud, or getting cloud backups (although that can be important, as we’ll bring up later). You have to understand how these vendor services are delivered, and what kinds of changes can create optimizations that save you money and increase efficiency.

Let’s talk about some of these elements that we consult customers with on a regular basis.

Bandwidth and Server Efficiency

Part of the puzzle is getting the bandwidth that you need to really run a business. That might mean looking at demand and peak hours, and provisioning cloud resources accordingly.

You also want to make sure that servers are functioning efficiently, which means creating that dedicated architecture that will serve your business well.

Cybersecurity

With the best managed services companies, as they go about equipping client companies with infrastructure and resources, they also help them to build in proper cybersecurity setups.

There are some cloud systems that are inherently less vulnerable to hackers than others. But how do you know how to get the setups in place? Well, most companies rely on their professional managed services providers for that. We rise to the occasion, considering cybersecurity in all of our projects.

Dynamic Scaling and Resource Provisioning

We talked a little more about resource provisioning above, but it’s critical for cloud systems. For one thing, you want to limit things like drift and sprawl, because they take away from a desired state and a precisely organized system. You want to make sure that you have enough resources (shared CPU and memory) for the core elements you need that are mission-critical for your business.

Dynamic scaling helps with this. You also can consider having adequate backups, so that hacking attempts don’t drag down your business or put you in a vulnerable state. In general, backups are just seen as a good practice for managing different kinds of business disruption. For example, natural disasters can also have an impact on local business systems. Zoned redundancy is one solution.

Professionals apply all kinds of technical and creative work to designing systems that are robust and reliable, even in emergency situations. This type of consulting actually drives business outcomes in key ways. 

For this and much more, talk to a top provider. CrafTech Computer Solutions has your back and will do whatever it takes to keep your business running smoothly. Think about how we can help build a cloud architecture that truly suits your needs.