White Papers
Cloud Computing Overview (PDF)
This paper addresses potential business concerns and prevalent misperceptions of cloud computing and offers interested businesses concrete advice for making informed decisions. Finally, this paper broadly describes the cloud computing architecture that Joyent offers in the Smart technologies.
Cloud Based Application Architectures using Smart Computing (PDF)
This paper provides a broad framework for companies to examine typical Joyent cloud computing application architectures and compare these example configurations to their own potential or current cloud computing strategies.
Performance and Scale In Cloud Computing (PDF)
This paper discusses both the theory behind designing applications for scaling and performance and the practical implications of architectural decisions. Special attention is paid to the focus that cloud computing has placed on horizontal scale, and the implications that may have on application performance.
The Joyent Smart Technologies Architecture for Cloud Computing (PDF)
This paper examines the broad architectural differences in cloud computing products, the drawbacks to more generic approaches in cloud delivery, and the Joyent philosophy of constructing cloud computing infrastructures. The paper then describes the Joyent Smart Technologies cloud architecture from server and operating system through data center and software development platform.
Security in Public and Private Cloud Infrastructures (PDF)
This paper examines the current state of cloud computing security and details common security measures deployed in the industry. While security is important, businesses should be aware of common security myths and misperceptions concerning cloud-based computing. This paper also details the Joyent Smart Technology solutions for cloud computing use cases and how Joyent improves cloud security when compared to traditional techniques.
Intel Cloud Builder White Paper (PDF)
The Intel® Cloud Builders program provides reference architectures in the form of basic hardware blueprints with Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers running cloud computing software such as Joyent’s Smart Computing cloud infrastructure.
The Economics of CapEx and OpEx in Cloud Computing (PDF)
In any Capital Expense (CapEx) or Operating Expense (OpEx) calculations, it’s important to consider capabilities that are truly unique to cloud- based deployments that may not show up in traditional CapEx and OpEx calculations.
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