Date post: | 21-Oct-2014 |
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Connecting to the
CLOUD
Cloud Computing Benefits
Open poll question on LinkedIn, “How do you transfer data to and from your data center applications/resources?”
Audience: ITPofessional private and public sector
Almost a thousand responses (976) in two weeks
Dark Fiber
• Flexibility to choose multiple vendors
for On Demand Self Service
• Rapid deployment of new business services
via Broad Network Access
• Reduced costs due to Resource Pooling
• Rapid Elasticity: Rapidly allocate and de-allocate
massively scalable resources
on a demand basis
• Save CapEx move into OpEx with Measured Service
Cloud Carrier Models
• Public cloud: Available to the general public (e.g. Internet)
• Private cloud: Operated solely for an organization (Comcast EPL, ENS)
•Better security
•More control
•Better performance
•Better reliability
• Community cloud: Supports a specific community (e.g. Internet2)
• Hybrid cloud: Composed of two or more clouds (Private + Internet VPN)
• Many companies start with the public cloud and move to the hybrid cloud
How do you connect to the Cloud?
Essential
Characteristics
Service
Models
Deployment
Models
How Do You Connect to the Cloud?
Dark Fiber
• ADSL- Asymmetrical bandwidth with distance of up to 18,000 feet over single copper twisted pair. New Technology enhancement allow increased upload and download speeds. Higher Bandwidth, lower reliability, cost effective, best effort service. Small to Medium Business
How Do You Connect to the Cloud?
Internet: 38%
Surprise considering that for latency intolerant-applications hosted in data centers, Ethernet is used.
Stefan Pittinger, VP of Sales for Peak 10 a multi-tenant data center provider says, “For every rack we sell, there is a corresponding Ethernet circuit connected it.”
Cloud has had a big head start – no direct connect options until recently.
• Cable Modem- Asymmetrical bandwidth with no distance limitations. DOCSIC 3.0 allows
increased upload and download speeds.
High Bandwidth, Cost effective, best effort service. Small to Medium Business
How Do You Connect to Cloud?
T1: 30%
Compared to the Internet: reliable and highly secure
Downside: Low capacity and lack of scalability
IBM: 90% of the all the data in the world was created in the last 2 years.
- You need an elastic network
T1 most likely technology to be swapped out
• Legacy Technologies- T1-1.544, T3-45MB -Limited bandwidth, expensive, reliable.
Small, Medium and Enterprise Business
How Do You Connect to the Cloud?
Dark Fiber: 13%
Low price per Megabit cost
Scalable and secure
Drawback: You have to be your own service provider.
Retired Naval Officer, technology consultant and writer Wayne Rash:
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• Metro Ethernet- High bandwidth, cost effective, reliable, scalable,
ubiquitous. Medium and Enterprise Business
Ethernet Cloud
Carrier(s)
Ethernet Cloud
Carrier(s)
Cloud Consumers
Cloud
Service
Provider
to Cloud
Customer
Cloud
Service
Provider(s)
Cloud
Service
Provider(s)
Data Center
Interconnectivity
You Need a Network Built to Handle Those Demands
Traditional
Technologies
Just Weren’t
Built with
Today’s
Environment
in Mind
You Need To Keep Costs Down
You can’t afford to make major
investments in your network every time
your business changes
You Need Performance
Traditional technologies like T1 and Frame Relay
provide limited bandwidth, constraining application
performance
You Need Scalability
Network traffic is exploding, yet the time and resources required to expand in a T1
environment are too great
Why Comcast Business Ethernet?
Scalability
Ability to scale quickly, easily, and incrementally – from 1 Mbps to 10 Gbps – to meet the rapidly evolving needs of businesses
1
Performance
Combined with easy scalability, Ethernet’s ability to manage multiple types of traffic helps maximize application performance in ways legacy technologies never could
2
Network Diversity
Comcast has invested billions into its own infrastructure, with diverse facilities from those of ILECs, and CLECs who often use the same routes
3
Service Level Agreement
Comcast stands behind our service with a service level agreement, and 24x7 support, 365 days per year
4
MEF CE 2.0 Certified
Comcast is the world’s first carrier to earn this designation, leading the industry and demonstrating our commitment to enterprise businesses
5
Ethernet Service Portfolio: A Solution for Every Environment
SITE 1 SITE 2 Comcast Switch
Customer Premise
Equipment
Comcast Switch
Comcast Network
Dedicated capacity through the network
Customer Premise
Equipment SITE 1 SITE 2
Ethernet Private Line Service (EPL)
Point-to-point connectivity between two sites for
bandwidth-intensive applications
Comcast Switch
Comcast Switch
SITE 1 Comcast Network
Customer Premise
Equipment
SITE 2
Customer Premise
Equipment
Ethernet Virtual Private Line Service (EVPL)
Point-to-multipoint connections tailored by application
Comcast Network
SITE 1
SITE 2
SITE 3
Comcast Switch
Customer Premise Switch
or Router Customer
Premise Switch or Router
Comcast Switch
Ethernet Network Service
Multipoint-to-multipoint connectivity for businesses with
high-bandwidth requirements and multiple locations
SITE 1
Comcast Switch
Comcast Network (Dedicated EVC)
Comcast Internet Gateway
Customer Premise
Equipment
Ethernet Dedicated Internet Access Service
High-bandwidth connectivity between a LAN
and the Internet
Comcast Business Is Ready for Your Business
Experienced team of support and
service professionals
Nationwide next generation fiber-based IP network
1 Million Ethernet Enabled Buildings
5 Million WiFi Hotspots
618K Plant route miles
8 Tbps of capacity and growing
39 States + DC
An Agile and Responsive Team to Support You
• Experienced team with thousands of dedicated professionals
• Carrier-class network engineering support experts on staff
• Dedicated project manager
• Site survey and fiber map
• Rights of entry
• Service design review
Local Presence
• Strong local presence in every market Comcast services with customer service, engineering and technical support available 24/7/365 to support customer needs
• Installation at your convenience from local, certified techs
• Ongoing multilayer, proactive monitoring and troubleshooting
• Business Network Operations Centers (BNOCs) provide redundancy and operate 24x7x365
• Tier II and III enterprise repair groups collocated in NOCs
• Proactive Customer Monitoring Center (CMC)
• Multiple service classes backed by SLAs
• Robust set of advanced software tools to detect and isolate faults
• Staffed 24x7x365 by certified engineers
• 50% of tickets generated by CMC; detecting problems before customers!
Network Management
Support
Comcast Business: Your Partner for Growth
Enabling You to Act at the Speed of Opportunity
We Provide
A full portfolio of
Enterprise-class data
and voice services that
can address a broad
range of today’s
business needs
We Offer
True network diversity
for maximum business
continuity
We Back
Our next-generation
technology with
enterprise-class service
delivery, monitoring,
and end-to-end
management
Let Comcast
transform your
communications
infrastructure
from an expense
item into a
strategic asset
Thank You