Introduction to Infrastructure as a Service

Presented by Tony Nissen

What is Infrastructure as a Service?

• Virtual servers, hosted in a data centre

• Accessed over the internet

• Subscription based service, based on required resources

• Managed by the end user

What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) ?

• Processor - vCPU

• RAM - Memory

• Disk – Storage

• Transit – Moving your data over the internet

• SPLA – Licensing/Software

IaaS Components

• Reduces capital expenditure on IT infrastructure

• Improves business continuity

• Promotes mobility

• Elastic

IaaS Benefits

How are NFP’s using Infrastructure as a Service?

As a complete replacement to on-premises servers..

As part of a disaster recovery strategy..

To host a website..

To host an application..

To complement other cloud based offerings..

Tips for leveraging IaaS

• Understand your core business application’s requirements – Dependencies ?

• Assess your internet connectivity – Do you need to upgrade ?

• Review your devices – Are they suitable ?

• Investigate your legal responsibilities – What are your obligations ?

• Conduct a total cost of ownership analysis – Do the numbers stack up?

Tips for leveraging IaaS

Access IaaS via Connecting Up!

Connecting Up IaaS

• Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)

• Some Microsoft software/licensing may be transferred across via Licence Mobility through Software Assurance

• Assessment, setup & on-going management can be self-serviced or assisted via your external partner

Host Networks, Brisbane Technology Park, QLD.

Connecting Up IaaS Pricing

Plan Name Cost per month Ideal for

Basic Plan $132.52 + GST Small organisations: Hosted Domain Controller or Dedicated Web Server

Standard Plan $666.60 + GST Small organisations: Full Remote Desktop / Exchange / Database

Enterprise Plan $1518.24 + GST Medium – Large organisations: Full Remote Desktop / Exchange / Database

Choose a plan

Or request a custom build to suit your needs!

How you can access the Connecting Up IaaS solution?

• The IaaS platform is available to organisations registered and qualified with Connecting Up’s

donations and discounts program

• Login to your Connecting Up account - http://www.connectingup.org/user/login

• Visit the Connecting Up IaaS page –

http://www.connectingup.org/discounts/infrastructure-service-iaas/infrastructure-as-a-service

For more information or assistance with assessment or setup, please contact R & G Technologies:

1300 562 886

Thank you!

info@rgtech.com.au www.rgtechnologies.com.au

Gordon Tan Managing Director

Jason NevilleGM / CTO

Tony NissenVirtual CIO

Michael Jablonka BDM

Robert BullBDM