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Cloud Controller
CloudController Instance Server (CCIS)
Overview
CloudController from InContinuum Software is an innovative software platform that bridges the gap between the corporate data center and the back-office. CloudController has been designed from the ground-up from both the business and technology perspectives to automate, control and simplify the complete range of tasks involved with creating and running managed services on Private and Public Cloud Virtual Data Center (VDC) infrastructures.
By enabling organizations to utilize their VDC as a cloud-based platform for delivering managed services, CloudController allows them to realize significant savings in their Total Cost of Ownership and Operations. Our multi-tiered user and role hierarchy provides both Corporate and Service Provider customers with the functionality and business process integration required to service multiple classes of internal and external customers - all with the simplicity of a secure, web-based management application interface. With seamless scalability from small- and medium-sized businesses to large enterprises, CloudController delivers tangible benefits, offering our customers the flexibility to operate their IT infrastructure within a known, consistent operations framework.
Structure
The CloudController application is structured as a Microsoft .NET application using Microsoft SQL for the application database, Active Directory for the user database and authentication, and ASP.NET for the front-end web portal.
The front-end has been divided into both user and administrative areas with five separate levels of role definition, access, security and operation.
On the back-end CloudController can be customized in look-and-feel (white-label), language, currency, time zone, server and data protection templates, price lists and security features
CloudController interfaces to various IT infrastructure software management platforms at the API-level and provides a common web-based user interface. CloudController holds all relevant configuration data, and is thus the controlling database for the configuration of multiple software management systems in a Public Cloud or Private Cloud VDC infrastructure platform.
In addition, there is full RDP access to VM's running Microsoft Windows Server as the guest operating system, and individual access to VMware tools from each virtual server from within CloudController.
Structure
CloudController delivers consistency to IT customer-facing and back-office operations. By adding operational intelligence from an organization's IT business and systems administration procedures to standardized workflows, our customers realize significant improvements in operational efficiency. CloudController seamlessly integrates to your existing Virtual Data Center (VDC) infrastructure avoiding drastic changes to existing corporate policies and established best practice. |
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| Self-Provisioning of Managed Services |
- Deploy multiple VM's in minutes
- Generate and roll-out multiple backup/restore agents simultaneously
- Configure IP pools and set rules groups and limitations for IP network use and management
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| Multi-User Role and Hierarchy |
- 5 levels of user from Administrator to End-User
- Multi-tier distribution in Service Provider model
- Security flow-down with defined roles
- Customizable back office features at each level
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| Ease of Implementation |
- Implementation via a standard installer
- Non-intrusive add-on to existing infrastructure management software
- Inputs and collects data from existing personnel, policies, practices and procedures
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| Scalability |
- Enable multiple layers of customers
- Seamlessly add virtual server capacity
- Grow or shrink server resources without disruption
- Rapid, automatic deployment or decommissioning of VM's and data protection agents
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| Reliability |
- CloudController Instance Server is cluster-ready
- Increase performance of operations via workflows
- Automate IT and back-office operations practices and processes
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| Management Control |
- Custom VM (server), and backup agent templates
- User administration and access of subordinate levels
- Unique services price lists per level
- White-labeled managed service
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| Back Office Customization At Each Level |
- Choice of language
- Currency type
- Time zone
- Payment options
- Charge-back integration
- Reports and reporting
- User address books
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| Total Cost of Ownership |
- Achieve better utilization of IT infrastructure
- Bring VM sprawl under control
- Part of a 'Green' IT strategy, reducing data
center costs
- Drastically reduces IT operations management costs
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| Licensing |
- Enterprise (Private Cloud) with VM activation keys via standard EULA
- Service Providers (Public Cloud) with use-based VM pricing
- Automatic, self-service license purchase and deployment reduces administration costs
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| Maintenance and Support |
- Standard Support (Monday - Friday, business hours)
- Premier Support ( 7 x 24 x 365 )
- Professional Services - project-based
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| Technical Requirements |
System Specifications |
Minimum Requirement |
| Microsoft SQL Server Version |
2005 or Higher |
| SQL Server Edition |
32-bit Standard or Higher |
| Microsoft .NET Framework |
3.5 Service Pack 1 ii |
Microsoft Internet Information
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5.x or Higher |
| Operating System |
Windows 2000 or Higher iii |
| Server/VM Hardware Specification |
Follow Microsoft's recommended
Processor, Memory and Operating
System requirements for the SQL
Server version and edition chosen |
Compatibility List
CloudController has been integrated and qualified with market-leading IT infrastructure software management tools, server OS platforms and web browsers.
i CloudController can also run on a Virtual Machine with these system specifications
ii Embedded into the CloudController installer
iii With Internet Information Services (IIS) installed (non-embedded) |
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