Design And Implementation Of A Hybrid Cloud Using Stackops Distro Community Edition

ABSTRACT

In this project work, a hybrid cloud system using StackOps Distro Community Edition was designed and implemented. The Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri was used as a case study. This is essential as there is greater need for readily available and on-the-go Information and Communication Technology services. Ubiquitous access to data, files, documents, project work and the like are vital in all spheres of life, and especially in education. Cloud access is solely on username and password authentication against a preloaded database. Cloud client devices such as mobile phones, tablets, ipads, laptops and desktops could be used to access the system provided Internet facilities with any web browser application software are installed. StackOps Distro Community Edition Cloud Software was used for the private cloud deployment over a wired local area network while WhoGoHost Web Hosting Service Provider was used to host the public cloud system. These two clouds form the EEE Hybrid Cloud System with a tested average response time of 476milliseconds, above 90% availability and 0% packet loss. This hybrid cloud system will provide much needed software, database and communication resources to the departmental staff and registered students. Key Words: Cloud, Information, Communication, Technology, Internet, Browser, Hosting and Hybrid.