Explaining how cloud technology aids enterprise resilience
There are many services offered by CSPs that enable an organization to be resilient. If the business cannot afford to build a data center to support business continuity, then they can use cloud services instead. When choosing solutions to meet the needs of the business, it is important to focus on resiliency and security.
Using cloud solutions for business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR)
For many organizations, CSPs represent a useful alternative when hosting disaster recovery sites. With a CSP hosting workloads and virtual desktops, the business can remain operational when dealing with catastrophic events at the main business site. Many CSPs offer a cloud service, called Desktop as a Service (DaaS). The cost to the business may be minimal. Figure 15.12 shows a DaaS solution:
When assessing solutions to support business continuity, CSPs can provide...