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Chapter 178 Cloud Services

Tan Yuanming thought for a while and said: "The main reason is that cloud services are a new technology even in foreign countries. Although they are simpler, more practical, and cheaper, the barriers to entry are high, and they do not have high technical strength or deep financial support. The company just can't do it."

"Moreover, large-scale hardware investment and technology research and development are required in the early stage. Basically, they are all pure investment. There is not much revenue. The scale is too small to give full play to the advantages of cloud computing. Only by accumulating a sufficient scale can we slowly realize profitability. , there are not many companies in China that have the strength and determination to do this.”

"And strictly speaking, this technology is to use a new concept to integrate the existing resources of the server in the form of cloud computing. Some large traditional server operators with capital and strength are more suitable for transformation to cloud services."

"But cloud services are actually poaching the corners of traditional server operators, poaching their own corners, and using this cheaper method. They don't want to change at all. The slower the development of cloud services, the better, and they can earn more. Annual money."

Lin Rui nodded and said: "It's no wonder that the topic of cloud computing and cloud services has been so hot in foreign countries in the past few years, but it has not been tepid in China. It is almost rare to hear such discussions."

Tan Yuanming said: "At present, the prospects of cloud computing and cloud services are still being debated in China. Alibaba was the first to enter the market, and established a separate cloud computing company Aliyun last year."

"Both Baidu and Tencent are hesitating. Just like Robin Li, the boss of Baidu, once said in a speech that cloud services are old wine in new bottles, which is not much different from traditional server operators. Tencent's Xiao Ma also said, There is still a generational gap in the current technology of cloud services, and it is difficult to realize it in a short period of time. Both companies are waiting and watching. At present, the only one in China that is really capable of doing this and entering the market is Ali.”

Lin Rui nodded thoughtfully. His current understanding of cloud computing is only a concept, and he doesn't know the specific implementation method. After all, he is not from a technical background.

After pondering for a moment, he said: "The cloud service is really good, our company may consider giving it a try, is there anything else that needs attention?"

Tan Yuanming said: "There is also one thing to be aware of. When we use cloud services, we can't see the actual server at all. What we have come into contact with is only the virtual host of cloud computing. At the beginning, we will feel that we lack control over cloud services, because cloud hosts only provide The network interface and our company's data must all be subject to the arrangement of the cloud service company and are completely under the latter's control."

"Whether the data is safe and confidential depends on the latter's professional ethics and protection capabilities, so many companies that want to use cloud services will have some concerns in this regard, worrying about whether the companies that provide cloud services will leak and monitor these data. You need to find a very reputable company."

"In this regard, big companies are more secure. Whether it is for profit, reality or reputation, they will not lose watermelons just to pick up sesame seeds. They will pay great attention to these things, and even these cloud service companies may care more than us. This kind of thing Once released, no one or company may dare to use your cloud service again, and this cloud computing service company may be ruined.”

"So I think this is an area that needs attention, but as long as we choose the right company, it can be avoided."

Lin Rui nodded, feeling that what he said was quite reasonable, especially for a small company like his, there was no data worth peeking at.

"It's still you who have a keen eye for technology. Like me, I have only heard of the concept of cloud computing, and I don't know its practical value at all. Some things don't have a deep understanding, and I really don't know the true face of Lushan Mountain." Lin Rui was a little emotional, and a little admirable Said.

Tan Yuanming smiled modestly: "It's not because I have a keen eye. It's mainly because I have a college classmate who joined Alibaba in Hangzhou two years ago. When Alibaba Cloud Computing's Feitian system project was launched, he was transferred to this project. In the group, develop the Feitian cloud computing operating system."

"It is said that he was quite reluctant at the time. At that time, there was no concept of cloud computing in China, and even many members of the development team did not know it. Only Dr. Wang Jian, the project leader dug back from Microsoft with a high salary at that time, had a deep research on this. "

"They worked hard with Wang Jian, and gradually became famous. We often chatted on the Internet and listened to him a lot. I gradually got some research and concepts on these things."

Lin Rui said thoughtfully: "It seems that if we choose a cloud service provider, Alibaba Cloud may be the most suitable one in China at present."

Tan Yuanming said: "It is indeed the case, but we have caught up with a good time. Alibaba Cloud just held a press conference last month."

"Although the influence is not large, it is not a small news for those who pay attention to this aspect. Ali's Feitian cloud operating system has completed the development and testing. It was officially announced at the press conference last month that it will be open to the whole country. It is very sincere. Inviting sincere domestic companies to cooperate with them, I think it is an opportunity for us?"

Lin Rui said "oh" and said, "You mean we join Alibaba Cloud's public beta. Is this kind of public beta safe? No data will be lost!"

Tan Yuanming said seriously: "Security should be fine. Although it is a public beta, they pay more attention to this aspect and will not allow data loss. At least in this aspect, I think it is more reliable than renting a server by myself."

"And on the other hand, it will save a lot of operating funds. If our Weibo develops smoothly and the number of users continues to increase, the data that needs to be processed will also increase all the way."

"If you rent a server, as the data grows, we have to increase the number of servers non-stop. We need to maintain and process the data ourselves, and the rental fee is also high."

"The cost of using cloud services is only one-half to one-third of that of traditional servers. Besides, we participated in the public beta of Alibaba Cloud services, which is a beneficial cooperation for both parties. The cost is definitely lower, and we don't need to worry about data maintenance. and security issues."

"They are also doing various hardware expansions during the period. We can save a lot of manpower and material resources. I think this is a good deal."

After Lin Rui listened, he lowered his head and pondered for a while, feeling that it was really good, saving money, effort, and worry.

Thinking of this, he finally made up his mind and said, "Okay, let's try using Alibaba Cloud instead of renting a server."

Having said that, he looked solemn, turned around and said to Han Yunsong: "Old Han, you should communicate with Alibaba Cloud first to see what process this matter needs to go through. The sooner the better, our Weibo is getting closer and closer to the release time." The closer it is, the matter cannot be delayed."

Han Yunsong solemnly agreed.

Lin Rui also asked Tan Yuanming to carefully understand the specific situation of Alibaba Cloud with his classmates, and to popularize it with the employees of the technical department, so as to lay the foundation for the data docking work after using cloud services.

Several people discussed for a while before leaving.

(End of this chapter)