The fields of science are generally those which require the most resources. But this demand is not linear at all ... The needs explode quickly in case of calculation to make and then decrease as soon as they are finished, waiting to prepare the following. For a research center, it is all the more complicated to manage that it is possible that several people wish to launch their calculations at the same time on a limited number of computers ...
Cloud this elastic structure
To meet the demand, companies must be able to adapt quickly and easily. To do this, one can opt for the private cloud, which will allow to have a company internal flexibility. But what about punctual overloads? They can cause serious inconvenience to users but they do not necessarily justify the purchase of additional hardware. In this case, the Cloud is the solution. So you can simply lease the resources you need, and only time.
The Cloud is divided into three main sections that can be used quickly and simply according to needs. To take up the case of our research centers, the infrastructure is very often solicited and this is where the power of Cloud Computing puts itself at the service of science.
The IaaS according to Oracle
What is the IaaS for the database giant, Oracle? Good question. Oracle, like many major IT service providers, is putting a lot of energy into developing its Cloud Computing services and more specifically in IaaS right now. For Oracle, moving to IaaS is above all simplifying the management of your IT infrastructure.
You will no longer have to worry about the proper operation of the equipment or its maintenance. You will no longer have to worry about electrical problems or air conditioning breakdowns that could jeopardize your data. All these worries become theirs, leaving you free to concentrate on what really matters ...
The Cloud, the future of research?
With the infinite possibilities offered by IaaS, SaaS and PaaS technologies. It may well be that the future of research will pass through them as has been the case in the past. Projects have already been launched in Europe in recent years, such as the one called "Helix Nebula", which, by federating some 20 companies, has greatly helped research on the "Higgs boson" and opened the way to a new the research
