Vdc architecture in cloud computing

The Virtual Data Center VDC is part of any Cloud Reference Architecture CRA and promotes for a balance between governance and developer agility, separation of duties and more. In this blog, you learn why to architect your data center in Azure with best practices and recommendation from Cloud Security Alliance CSA.

Cloud Services and Types of Cloud Deployments The cloud comes in a variety of different flavors, including a few different service models and several types of cloud deployments. Different cloud service models split the responsibility for the infrastructure between the cloud provider and customer in different ways. The three main types of cloud service models are: • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): In an IaaS model, the cloud provider manages the underlying infrastructure (compute, storage and networking) for the customer. The customer is responsible for installing an operating system (OS) on this infrastructure and managing everything from the OS up. • Platform as a Service (PaaS): A PaaS deployment model provides the customer with a managed environment (or “platform”) where they can deploy their own applications. Under this model, the customer is responsible for deploying and managing only their applications and data. The PaaS vendor is responsible for the infrastructure used by the platform. • Software as a Service (SaaS): Under a SaaS cloud service model, the cloud provider offers access to pre-built applications to its customers. Under this model, the customer is only responsible for their data and configuration settings within the application. The SaaS vendor is responsible for the underlying components used by the software, including platform and infrastructure. In addition to different service models, cloud customers can also take advantage of the different types...

If you are setting up a public cloud or a large-scale private cloud infrastructure, you will probably evaluate VMware Cloud Director, VMware’s proven, robust solution for building large-scale cloud systems. VMware Cloud is a large and complex platform—in this article, we can provide a brief overview of its basic structure and concepts. In addition, we’ll show how you can easily manage huge VMware storage volumes using Cloudian’s VMware-certified, exabyte-scale In this article you will learn: ● What is VMware Cloud Director? ● vCloud Director Concepts ● Key features ● Elastic Object Storage for VMware Cloud Director What is VMware Cloud Director? VMware Cloud Director is a VMware platform that powers public cloud services. It turns a physical data center, or multiple data centers distributed across different geographical locations, into Virtual Data Centers (VDC). Within these VDCs, VMware Cloud Director allows elastic provisioning of network, storage and compute resources, and lets cloud providers define services and offer them to users via a service catalog. Source: VMware Cloud Director provides the following benefits for cloud providers: • Improves resource utilization in data centers and reduces operational overheads • Makes it easy to monetize services by publishing a service suite with integrated billing • All-in-one solution for building a public cloud with no additional tools or costs • API-based approach to enable easy automation and customizability for users VMwa...

Print Friendly This is part four of the Cloud Reference Architecture (CRA) blog series and here I am going to explain to you the concept of Virtual Data Center in Azure and any other cloud. • • • In fact, all what is discussed in this blog series is just scratching the surface of what I am covering in the • Chapter 1: Practical Foundations for Cloud Computing. • Chapter 2: Types of cloud migration. • Chapter 3: Cloud Governance. • Chapter 4: Cloud Reference Architecture (CRA). • Chapter 5: Security in the Cloud. Previous Talk: Cloud Reference Architecture (CRA) In a Simply put, the Cloud Reference Architecture (CRA) helps organizations address the need for detailed, modular and current architecture guidance for building solutions in the cloud. We’ve also covered that the Cloud Reference Architecture (CRA) serves as a collection of design guidance and design patterns to support structured approach to deploy services and applications in the cloud. This means that every workload is deployed with security, governance and compliance in mind from day one. Enterprise Scaffold The need for the Virtual Data Center Model I saw many patterns over the years of customers deploying workloads in Azure without forward thinking, or without adopting a framework (a.k.a reference architecture). Usually they are at the initial stage of adopting the cloud or more of (let’s try how this thing works first). From my experience and when talking to a lot of customer, I saw usually this pattern happe...

Introduction The implementation of a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) approach to projects has begun to be promoted by leading members of the Architecture, Engineering& Construction (AEC) industry, a move that slowly but radically changes the way projects are completed. VDC defines the mechanism by which each phase of a construction project is collaboratively simulated by the design and construction team before beginning work on the actual job site. It’s a drastic move made by the industry just as the move from pen-and-paper blueprints to CAD drawings, but one that brings widespread changes in productivity and quality across all facets of a project. VDC continues with the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions but goes far beyond new technology adoption. The emphasis is on data-driven project collaboration, where all project participants collaborate to deliver a project that is on budget, on time, and exactly as planned by the owner. VDC helps participants of the project to collaborate in a shared language, where all relevant knowledge is clear and accessible immediately. Proactively and cooperatively, problems are addressed. As the advantages of construction projects are becoming better known in the AEC industry, a growing number of owners are demanding that uniquely complex projects be completed in less time than ever before. With these aspirations, designers, general contractors, specialty contractors, fabricators, and other partners will soon find th...

Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) is a type of technology that creates digital models of buildings and project sites. Architects, engineers, and contractors use VDC models to visualize and plan building designs, processes, schedules, budgets, and more. VDC technology allows companies to analyze construction plans from start to finish before breaking ground. VDC and building information modeling (BIM) technology are related, but differ in purpose. BIM technology creates a digital representation of a physical building. VDC technology uses 3D BIM models and other information to digitally plan out all aspects of a construction project—from estimating costs to scheduling and risk management. The Autodesk AEC Collection is an integrated set of BIM tools that enable you to quickly and efficiently create building design, civil infrastructure and construction simulations. The collection supports all phases of the building lifecycle with design technologies that cover conceptual design through construction. The AEC Collection allows VDC teams to plan, design, construct, and manage buildings virtually using integrated CAD and BIM tools. Mitigate risks early by optimizing designs for constructability. Reliably measure quantities to estimate construction costs. Coordinate models to reduce costly field coordination issues, and so much more.