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1 What is Cloud Computing?
(Plano Chapter) What is Cloud Computing? Why Should Administrative Assistants Care? Tamara Haskins Technology Consultant 10/20/2012

2 What’s your Definition of the Cloud?
Video Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud The Super Internet

3 What is Cloud Computing?
A way of accessing your personal or business files using any computer or device connected to the Internet. Available any time From anywhere in the world Tablets, Androids, iPhones, Laptops, PCs The Cloud is not new Facebook, Twitter Paying your bills online Online Transactions (movies, books, clothes, etc.) Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

4 3 Types of Cloud Public Cloud = Internet
Private Cloud = Company’s Network Hybrid Cloud = Intercloud Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

5 Public Cloud Cloud Service Providers (CSP) provide data, services and applications to the public over the Internet Storage in the Cloud (Demonstration) Microsoft Sky Drive Amazon Cloud Drive Google Docs Consumers Online Transactions (24/7) Online Purchases Online Bill Pay Pubic Records Online Banking Consumers pay fees Telephone Companies (ISPs) AT&T Time Warner Others Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

6 Private Cloud Company’s Private Network Corporate Employees
Remote Employees, Telecommuters, Branch Offices VPN users Very secure Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

7 Hybrid Cloud Private & Public Intermix Example
Employee needs to get W2 online. Go through job private website, links to public cloud. Login with your company credentials Access W2 Download or Print W2 Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

8 3 Types Cloud Services Infrastructure as a Service
Platform as a Service Software as a Service Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

9 Infrastructure as a Service
Millions of computers around the world that hold files in the Cloud. The computers are typically managed by Cloud Service Providers (i.e. AT&T) Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

10 Platform as a Service Sits on top of Infrastructure and very typical for Computer Programmers who write software applications (Business Users) Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

11 Software as a Service This is the most commonly used “as a service” model and is the large revenue generating service for Software as a Service Provider (i.e. Microsoft, Google, Amazon) (Commonly used by consumers - like us) Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

12 Cloud in the Workplace (Corporation)
A Private Cloud is very secure and is located in a company’s corporate headquarters. Typically managed by Information Service (IT) departments. For company’s internal employees working in various departments in the headquarters or branch offices Legal, HR, Sales, etc. The IT department bills other departments based on the amount of technology services consumed Legal Marketing Sales Accounting HR Purchasing Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

13 Why Cloud Computing: The Benefits
Can anyone give me a benefit of Cloud Computing? Video

14 Why Should Administrators Care?
Many Administrative jobs require cloud computing skills Executives, Directors and Managers are expecting more technically skilled Administrative staff Many Administrators will work from home using “always connected” mobile devices Employers are willing to pay more for Administrative staff with cloud computing expertise Vocational, Secretarial and Business schools are including cloud computing in their curriculums Advancement opportunities and better qualifications Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

15 Administrative Jobs Descriptions
Administrative Assistant - new Battelle Memorial Institute - Annapolis Junction, MD such as Cyber Security Analytics, Cloud Computing Security, Security Risk Management, ... POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The role of the Administrative Assistant is to: Greet... from iHispano.com - 14 hours ago Save - Share - Hide - Report - More tools Administrative Services Assistant 1 - new Crgt - Vancouver, WA Administrative Services Assistant 1 Position Overview: This position will provide support ... Application/Software Development Cloud Computing Mobility Solutions Systems... from Monster - 1 day ago Save - Share - Hide - Report - More tools Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

16 Administrative Jobs Descriptions
Administrative Assistant - new Battelle - Annapolis, MD such as Cyber Security Analytics, Cloud Computing Security, Security Risk Management, ... RESPONSIBILITIES: The role of the Administrative Assistant is to: * Greet... from Battelle - 1 day ago Save - Share - Hide - Report - More tools Executive Administrative Assistant Greenplum EMC - San Mateo, CA Executive Administrative Assistant San Mateo Greenplum Supporting SVP Sales and ... They embody the power of open systems, cloud computing, virtualization and social... from EMC Corporation - 10 days ago Save - Share - Hide - Report - More tools Computer = computing InterCloud = clouds within a cloud

17 Demonstration Working in the Cloud Create a Document Save Document
Calendars Contacts

18 Working in the Cloud Hands-on Lab Go to www.skydrive.com
Create Microsoft Account Fill Out Account Information Verify Address Browse Interface Create a Document Save a Document Share a Document Upload a Document

19 Step 1: Create Microsoft Account
If you already have a Microsoft account – use that username and password

20 Step 2: Complete Account Information
Use address that you can check to verify address, click “ok” to continue When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page.

21 Step 3: Verify Email Address
When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page.

22 Browse SkyDrive Menu SkyDrive Create Upload Open Download Share Embed
Manage Clear Selection When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page.

23 Step 4: Create a Word Document
When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page.

24 Step 5: Name Your Document
Name your new document “MyNewDocument” When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page.

25 Step 6: Type a Document Type the Following:
I'm creating a document in the Cloud using Microsoft Word. This is an example of Software as a Service. Since I'm using Word 2010 in the Cloud, that means I don't even need Word 2010 installed on my local computer. When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page.

26 Step 7: Share a Word Document
When you are finished filling in form information, click “accept” at bottom of page. Type Address to Share Document”

27 Step 8: Upload a Document
Questions and Answers Now you can login from any smart device (mobile Phone) or computer and access the files you created and uploaded. The world is on the move – with that, you will it very convenient to login anywhere, edit and share the file with anyone via a simple address.

28 For more information Cloud go to ww.cloudsandmore.com
Questions & Answers For more information Cloud go to ww.cloudsandmore.com

29 I would like to thank the IAAP for allowing me to speak here today
I would like to thank the IAAP for allowing me to speak here today. I also want to thank all the attendees for your attention. Feel free to reach me at


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