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Dimension Data Hosted Private Compute-as-a-Service

Organisations are increasingly looking to cloud computing to improve competitiveness and business agility, simplify business processes and reduce time to market. Cloud services provide on-demand, self-service access to servers, applications and software development platforms.
Hosted Private Compute-as-aService
Hosted Private Compute-as-a-Service (CaaS) is a dedicated cloud infrastructureas-a-service (IaaS) that provides ondemand, self-service, pay-for-use access and control of virtual servers, tiered storage and networking. Our Hosted Private CaaS is located within one of our data centres and includes enterprise-class security, controls and performance guarantees, as well as a REST-based application interface (API) for easy integration into back-end systems, enterprise system management tools or third-party cloud applications.

Hosted Private CaaS components

Hosted Private CaaS is the only dedicated, private cloud IaaS offering that includes hardware-based security and scalability, complete customisation and control, easy integration, 24x7 live support and strong performance guarantees. Our Hosted Private CaaS comprises: cloud servers and cloud networks.  Cloud servers: Built on VMwares vSphere hypervisor, Dimension Data Cloud Servers are highly configurable, secure, virtual machines that provide granular control and allow easy customisation. Each cloud server can be configured with up to 8 CPU, 64 GB of RAM and 2.5 TB of tiered storage.  Cloud networks: VLANs built on Cisco hardware-based networking providing network isolation, security and performance for a clients environment. Cloud networks can be customised with additional networking features such as firewalls, load balancing, multicast and network address translation.

Accessing the Hosted Private CaaS

Our Hosted Private CaaS can be accessed via the Internet, VPN or via dedicated MPLS based private network connection using the web-based administrative user interface.

Hosted Private CaaS service level agreement

Network uptime guarantee Server uptime guarantee  Support response time guarantee Latency guarantee

Overview of Hosted Private CaaS

Simple-to-use, self-service access Fully managed service Enterprise security and compliance Enterprise performance End-user controls Optional Managed Services

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Hosted Private CaaS service management

Dimension Data provides comprehensive, ongoing management of the entire private cloud infrastructure as part of the Hosted Private CaaS. This includes responsibility for maintaining the following:  Physical infrastructure (servers, networking equipment, and tiered storage)  Underlying operating systems VMware software  Dimension Data CloudControl cloud management system Dimension Datas management processes address the key elements of implementation, change control, monitoring, patching, and lifecycle management so that cloud availability and performance are maintained.

Cloud support 24x7x365

Dimension Datas monitoring systems report to a central aggregation engine that drives Dimension Datas Private and Public CaaS client care and technical support for all emergency or after hours client-toDimension Data communications.

Dimension Data Hosted Private CaaS is the only enterprise-class cloud IaaS offering that includes hardware-based security and scalability, complete customisation and control, easy integration, 24x7 live support and strong performance guarantees.
Dimension Data Managed Cloud Platform
Dimension Datas Cloud Services are delivered on the companys Managed Cloud Platform (MCP), a fully-managed cloud delivery platform. Hosted within a Dimension Data or client data centre, the MCP comprises industry-leading hardware and software, coupled with virtualisation technology, WAN optimization, operating system software, and Dimension Data CloudControl. Dimension Data CloudControl is our cloud management system that provides operational control and automation of cloud resource provisioning, orchestration, administration and billing.

Global availability
Dimension Datas Cloud Services are available worldwide.

Pricing
With our Hosted Private CaaS, you pay a one-time setup and monthly fee for a fixed set of resources (CPU, RAM and tiered storage). Additional resources can be added if needed.

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