[Cloud Data Management]

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Acknowledgement

I would take this opportunity to thank my research supervisor, family and friends for their support and guidance without which this research would not have been possible (Keeley, 1990,, 1256).

DECLARATION

I, [type your full first names and surname here], declare that the contents of this dissertation/thesis represent my own unaided work, and that the dissertation/thesis has not previously been submitted for academic examination towards any qualification. Furthermore, it represents my own opinions and not necessarily those of the University (Keeley, 1990,, 1256).

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Topic” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Topic” and its relation with “Subtopic”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “topic” and tries to gauge its effect on “subtopic”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “topic” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Topic” on “Subtopic”

Table of Content

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

ABSTRACT4

TABLE OF CONTENT5

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTOIN8

Introduction8

Research Problem:8

Objectives:8

Project Beneficiaries:9

Theory:9

Feasibility:11

Work Plan:12

CHAPTER II: ENGAGEMENT WITH ACADEMIC LITERATURE13

Literature Review13

Analyze the Existing Solutions For Managing Data Using Cloud Computing13

Definition13

Understanding Cloud Computing13

Security Implications15

Security Components17

Encryption17

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems18

Antivirus18

Firewall19

Security Threat19

Authentication and Access20

Data Security20

Tempting Target for Cybercrime21

Benefit to Risk Ratio22

Legal Issues22

Commercial Aspects23

Open Issues On Data Protection24

No borders within the cloud24

Demand For Ammending Data Protection Law25

Current Situation: The Data Controller's Responsibility26

Data processing by third parties26

Transferring personal data abroad27

Data security28

Contractual Issues28

Scope of processing29

Deletion of data29

Data security measures30

Localisation of data30

Service level agreements31

Restitution of data31

Audits31

How scalability is achieved in cloud environment and exploring the potential challenges and problems faced while attaining scalability32

Secure Cloud Storage Auditing32

Privacy-assured and Effective Cloud Data Utilization34

Scalable and Owner-controlled Cloud Data Sharing35

Secure Data Computation Outsourcing in Cloud37

Measuring the latency of cloud data storage when workload increases38

Limitations of the Major Carriers38

TCP Not Ideally Suited for Internet Performance Today40

Extended Risk Management Framework41

Transfer42

Storage42

Processing43

Data location dimension44

Data protection dimension46

Present-day information security practices47

Risk management50

CHAPTER III: RESEARCH METHODS56

Methodology56

Orientation56

Literature review56

Case Selection:58

Data Analysis58

Design & specification of the framework59

CHAPTER IV: RESULTS61

Results61

Simulating a Large Scaled Internet Application Running on the Cloud62

Simulation Configuration62

Scenario 1 - Simple Web Application Hosted on a Single Data Center64

Scenario 2 - Web Application Hosted on Multiple Data Centers around the World67

Case 1: Two Data Centers with 25 VMs in each69

Case 2: Two Data Centers with 50 VMs Each71

CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION74

Discussion74

CHAPTER VI: CONCLUSION78

Conclusion78

REFERENCES80

GLOSSARY87

CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTOIN

Introduction

The advancement of technology in exchanging-data, computation and storage has spawned huge collection of data and this is enforcing new confrontations on infrastructures of data center. To meet the ever increasing demand and challenges in current business circumstances has lead to contemplate the need to enhance the responsiveness of data centres and to achieve this ever increasing demand, the IT is wrenching towards virtualization. Cloud Computing, a remarkable development in advanced computing paradigm, is an instinctive expansion of this force towards virtualization. Many solutions have been formulated to manage data using concepts of Cloud Computing. This dissertation will review and explore the existing solutions for cloud data management, the critical scalability factor of cloud data management infrastructures.

Research Problem:

Cloud is a means of accessing virtual resources in more convenient ...