Sys. Fundamentals 1.1.4 Different System Implementations Flashcards
WHERE CAN A BUSINESS SYSTEM BE OPERATED?
installed on a clients infrastructure premises, or hosted on servers that belong to a company
WHAT IS THE BEST SOLUTION FOR A LARGE AND COMPLEX SYSTEM?
a locally hosted system
WHEN IS A REMOTELY HOSTED SYSTEM THE BEST SOLUTION?
when there’s no hardware equipment in place or when the administration wishes to outsource responsibilities for maintenance, support, backups, security etc
FOR WHAT STANDS SaaS?
software-as-a-service. could also be called on demand software
WHAT IS SAAS?
delivery method that allows software and data to be hosted and managed on a remote data center. Also users pay to access the services provided on a subscription basis.
office 365 is a SaaS
Is Saas less expensive?
yes, they have low initial cost, requires few investments in installation, maintenance, and upgrading. Companies pay only for the SaaS subscription, cheaper in the short to medium term.
What does SaaS provide?
scalable solution, company only has to adjust its monthly SaaS subscription.
What is required to access SaaS applications?
only a web browser and a broadband internet connection
what supports SaaS solutions?
wide range of desktop, portable, and mobile devices
how much personnel does SaaS require?
few IT personnel
where do software updates take place?
far away from company premises
is SaaS a safe solution?
yes, because applications and data reside in the cloud service of the provider´s data center.
is there a possibility of data loss in SaaS?
yes, if a SaaS provider goes out of business.
is the integration of SaaS with other SaaS solutions easy?
no, its always difficult
Where is SaaS performed ?
It is hosted in a distant data center that is accessed via internet connection
