How Does Cloud Computing Differ From Remote Access?

Ken

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June 11, 2019

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The cloud is not a replacement for remote access technology and remote access software isn’t the same thing as moving your IT environment to the cloud. … With remote desktop software, you can access a specific desktop, the files, the applications, and everything else related to that desktop from a remote location.

Features: Remote Access Vs Cloud Computing

Features of Remote Desktop Access	Features of Cloud Computing
Unattended Access	On-demand Self Service
Built-in Chat for Instant Support	Broad Network Access
Multi-Window Control	Resource Pooling
Auto Reboot and Reconnect	Quick Elasticity
Two Way Desktop Sharing	Measured Service

Advantages: Remote Access Vs Cloud Computing

Advantages of Remote Access Desktop	Advantages of Cloud Computing
Security	Economical
Flexibility	Reliability
Lower Costs	Manageability

Disadvantages of Remote Access Desktop	Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
Internet Connectivity	Network dependency
Lower Bandwidth	Downtime –Network inaccessibility
Remote Desktop Service Monitoring	Security Issues

How Secure it is: Remote Access Vs Cloud Computing

How secure is Remote Desktop Access?	Downtime–Network inaccessibility
The sessions through Remote Desktop is encrypted to deny suspicious hackers from viewing the session that goes to and from the network.	Provides high levels of security, however it requires additional support and advice from an IT consulting firm. If not for that extra support and assistance, businesses can become an easy target of exploit to the hackers.

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