1. Comparing Maxis Cloud Offeringagainst RackSpace and AmazonWeb Serviceshttp://keithrozario.com

2. 3 Machine Types (Value, Power, Optimum) Allrunning on Windows Server 2008 (no Linux or Unix instances) Running off data center in Shah Alam http://keithrozario.com 3. Unlimited Bandwidth?? 24x7 Support?? Time Block for instances (looks like monthly) Supplementedby additional cloud applications?? API? http://keithrozario.com 4. Lets see how Maxis CloudOffering Compares to Amazon andRackSpacehttp://keithrozario.com 5. Maxis 1 CPU | 4GB RAM | 30GB HDD Windows Server R2 64 Bit RM900/Month (presumably free support + unlimited bandwidth)Amazon Web Services 1 CPU | 1.7GB RAM | 160GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in Either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.069 / hour + Bandwidth Charges + SupportRackspace 1 CPU | 2.0GB RAM | 80GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.16/hour + Bandwidth Charges + (free support)http://keithrozario.com 6. Maxis 1 CPU | 4GB RAM | 30GB HDD Windows Server R2 64 Bit RM900/Month (presumably free support + unlimited bandwidth)Amazon Web Services 2 CPU | 3.75GB RAM | 410GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in Either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.138 / hour + Bandwidth Charges + SupportRackspace 1 CPU | 4.0GB RAM | 160GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.32/hour + Bandwidth Charges (free support)http://keithrozario.com 7. Maxis 1 CPU | 8GB RAM | 80GB HDD Windows Server R2 64 Bit RM1300/Month (presumably free support + unlimited bandwidth)Amazon Web Services 2 CPU | 3.75GB RAM | 410GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in Either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.138 / hour + Bandwidth Charges + SupportRackspace 1 CPU | 4.0GB RAM | 160GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows USD 0.32/hour + Bandwidth Charges (free support)http://keithrozario.com 8. Maxis 1 CPU | 8GB RAM | 80GB HDD Windows Server R2 64 Bit RM1300/Month (presumably free support + unlimited bandwidth)Amazon Web Services 4 CPU | 7.5GB RAM | 850GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in Either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.275 / hour + Bandwidth Charges + SupportRackspace 1 CPU | 8.0GB RAM | 320GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows USD 0.58/hour + Bandwidth Charges (free support)http://keithrozario.com 9. Maxis 2 CPU | 16.0GB RAM | 160GB HDD Windows Server R2 64 Bit RM1900/Month (presumably free support + unlimited bandwidth)Amazon Web Services 4 CPU | 7.5GB RAM | 850GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in Either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.275 / hour + Bandwidth Charges + SupportRackspace 1 CPU | 8.0GB RAM | 320GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows USD 0.58/hour + Bandwidth Charges (free support)http://keithrozario.com 10. Maxis 2 CPU | 16.0GB RAM | 160GB HDD Windows Server R2 64 Bit RM1900/Month (presumably free support + unlimited bandwidth)Amazon Web Services 8 CPU | 15GB RAM | 1,690GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows in Either 32/64 bit flavors USD 0.550 / hour + Bandwidth Charges + SupportRackspace 1 CPU | 16.0GB RAM | 620GB HDD Supports Linux/Windows USD 1.08/hour + Bandwidth Charges (free support)http://keithrozario.com 11. USD1= MYR3.1 Yourequire your instance on 24x7, and you utilize Amazons Light utilization reserved instances (upfront payment of about USD70-USD150) You absolutely need support from Amazon http://keithrozario.com 12. Light CPU Light Memory 1 CPU | 1.7GB RAM | 160GB HDD Windows Server 2008 Amazon Premium Support (Silver) 737GB of Bandwidth in Outward Data Transfer Unlimited Bandwidth in inward Data TransferMid Range CPU + Mid Range Memory 2 CPU | 3.75GB RAM | 410GB HDD Windows Server 2008 Amazon Premium Support (Silver) 477GB of Bandwidth in Outward Data Transfer Unlimited Bandwidth in inward Data Transfer http://keithrozario.com 13. Neglect Amazons Premium support and Save USD100/month; or Add another 530GB of data transfer; or Upgrade your instance to m1.large (4 CPU | 7.5GB RAM | 850GB HDD) Does Maxis have support?http://keithrozario.com 14. Light CPU Light Memory 1 CPU | 2.0GB RAM | 80GB HDD Windows 2008 Server Rackspace Fanatical Support 964 GB of Bandwidth in Outward Data Transfer Unlimited Bandwidth in inward Data TransferMid Range CPU Mid Range Memory 1 CPU | 4.0GB RAM | 160GB HDD Windows 2008 Server Rackspace Fanatical Support 315 GB of Bandwidth in Outward Data Transfer Unlimited Bandwidth in Inward Data Transfer http://keithrozario.com 15. Package Memory Storage (GB)OutwardSupport(RAM)Traffic (GB)AWS (Light +1.70GB 160 737AWS SilverSupport)AWS (Mid +3.75GB 410 477AWS SilverSupportAWS (Light) 1.70GB 160 1267 -none-AWS (Mid) 3.75GB 410 1007 -none-Rackspace 2.00GB 80964Fanatical(Light) SupportRackspace 4.00GB 160 315Fanatical(Medium)SupportMaxis (Value) 4.00GB 30?? ?? http://keithrozario.com 16. USD1 = MYR3.1 Youre definitely going to switch on your machines 24x7x365 Youutilize Amazons Heavy Utilization (constant charge) 30 days a monthhttp://keithrozario.com 17. Package MemoryStorage (GB)OutwardSupport(RAM) Traffic (GB)AWS (Xtra 15.00GB 16901331 AWS SilverLarge)AWS (Large) 7.50GB850 2017 AWS SilverRackspace 8.00GB320 1052 Fanatical(Light)SupportRackspace 4.00GB160 1065 Fanatical(Medium) Support + Managed Service LevelMaxis 16.00GB 160 ?? ??http://keithrozario.com 18. DoesMaxis Charge for Outward Data Traffic? Does Maxis Charge for 24x7 Support? Anythingother than a double no dont even look at Maxishttp://keithrozario.com 19. How does Maxis Uptime compare? http://keithrozario.com 20. http://keithrozario.com 21. Way to early to gauge Maxis offering,particularly since a lot of questions are leftunanswered. The press release seem to point tofeatures not readily available on thewebsite Even then, initial findings suggest Maxis ismore expensive than AWS andRackSpace. Stay away till theres moreclarity http://keithrozario.com 22. Toolate in the game Tooexpensive for my taste Toorestrictive (one OS and just 3 machine types) Just not good enough Unlimited bandwidth (or higher speeds) may helphttp://keithrozario.com 23. http://keithrozario.com (leave a comment) keith@keithrozario.com (mail me!!) @keithrozario on twitter (tweet me)http://keithrozario.com