Importance of Cloud Computing in Data Management for Indian IT Industry

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ABSTRACT

The aim of this research is to understand the concept of Cloud computing in detail and how does it contribute to the data management, which lead Indian IT industry towards success, due to time and scope constraints, this research will be based on few IT organizations which are currently adopting the cloud computing technology for data management in India. The objective of this research is analysis of current applications of cloud computing in an Indian IT industry, to understand the importance of concept of cloud computing for data management and to identify challenges and limitations of implementing cloud computing as a technology. In order to address the research problem and answer the research questions indicated in Chapter 1, a mixed method approach is used for this study. The aim is to explore participants' views regarding cloud computing. Data gathered used in developing a questionnaire to explain the implication of cloud computing. A different sample from the identified population (Indian IT industry) received the questionnaire. This research was performed via an online survey of decision-making managers either located in India or who have a relationship with one or more organizations in the India. Further the scope of this study enhance and we can include other geographical areas and other factors influencing cloud computing adoption in other regions or in other countries.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Aims and objectives of the Study1

Research Questions2

Outline of the Study3

CHAPTER 02: ACADEMIC LITERATURE REVIEW4

Cloud Computing Background and History4

Progression of Cloud Computing5

Cloud Computing Methods7

Cost Effectiveness8

Need for Cloud Computing10

Reliability14

Security14

Cloud Computing Adoption15

Cloud Computing Development19

Service Models20

Software as a Service20

Platform as a Service21

Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS)21

Cloud Computing Data Centre Network Trends21

Virtualization and Virtual Machine Mobility22

Server Virtualization22

Storage Virtualization23

Network Virtualization24

Converged Fabrics24

Data Centre Network Topology and Scalability25

Data Centre Design25

Data Centre26

Traditional Data Centre Design27

Capacity Identification for Resource Management28

Autonomic Management in Traditional Systems29

Automated Cloud Resource Management30

Single Resource Management30

Multiple Resources Management31

CHAPTER03: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY32

Overview of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Approaches32

Overview of the Mixed Method Research Approach33

Research Method and Design Appropriateness34

Benefits and Disadvantages of Mixed Method35

Informed Consent35

Confidentiality36

Validity36

Reliability37

Qualitative Data Analysis38

Quantitative Data Analysis38

CHAPTER 04: FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS39

Analysis of Findings50

Concept of Paradigms52

Signalling the Cloud Paradigm54

Means for Collaboration55

Limitations of Cloud Computing55

Google's Terms and Policies56

Enormous Opportunities58

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS61

Conclusion of Results61

Study Implications61

Limitations62

CHAPTER 06: FUTURE SCOPE63

REFERENCES65

APPENDIX69

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

A cloud computing entity contains parallel and distributed resources from a group of connected and virtual computers that are exhibited as one combined ...