Cloud Solutions

The cloud in its simplest is using someone else’s computer! It can be confusing but really there are two basic options:

Software as a Service (SaaS)

This is software that is hosted and run on the cloud (someone else’s computer). It is accessed online (via your internet connection) and is usually bought as a recurring licence or subscription. SaaS is hosted on the vendor’s computers, and they manage the computing resources and data processing. The vendor also manages the security updates and delivery of new features as they develop and innovate.
The benefits of SaaS are:
  • Evergreen application (in theory) so that you can always access the latest features and enhancements
  • Lower capital cost. There is no need to upgrade every few years or struggle through with older versions lacking the new features
  • Security patches managed by the vendor

What support do you need for SaaS applications?

  1. Multifactor Authentication
  2. Single Sign-On to simplify logging on when you have multiple applications
  3. Security / integration settings with other software – most notably Microsoft
  4. Help desk and trouble shooting
  5. Training
Chill IT is a Microsoft Partner and provide Microsoft 365 subscriptions. We also supply many other subscriptions such as Cisco Duo, Trend Micro, Acronis, and SkyKick.
Microsoft Solutions

Infrastructure or Platform as a Service (IaaS or PaaS)

This is where the cloud acts as your online server as an alternative to owning and managing a physical server on your premises. Determining whether IaaS or PaaS is the best solution for you, simply depends on how much of the server, operating systems, applications, performance, and data you manage, and how much someone else manages. This will vary depending on your business type, industry, size, and level of inhouse IT expertise.

Chill Cloud uses Microsoft Azure’s cloud infrastructure.

If you want to

  • Replace your server and move to the cloud or
  • Run a hybrid network including servers and cloud
Ask us how

Chill Cloud

Chill Cloud is Chill IT’s fully managed Microsoft Azure solution. Microsoft Azure provides the cloud computing infrastructure and management. This includes:
  • Design and manage the network architecture to effectively run your applications
  • Virtual machines instances
  • Azure virtual desktop
  • Domain controllers
  • Interconnection or gateway services
  • Manage Azure active directory (including Hybrid solutions if you have onsite services) for identity and access management, as well as the setup and management of compliance policies
  • Cyber security settings
  • Resource management and cost optimisation
  • Managing backups
  • Monitor performance and alert issues
  • Security patching
  • Vulnerability testing
  • Permission and access management for users
  • Reporting
Microsoft Solutions