Many people, companies, and technology experts think cloud computing is a trend or simply a "thing of the future."

Are you extremly sad to learn that you missed the cloud computing lunch and learn hosted by NSK Inc. in October? If so, you're in luck because on December 7th, 2011 at 11:30AM NSK Inc., in conjunction with Axcient and the Boston Business Journal, will be presenting another free lunch and learn that will teach the basics of cloud computing solutions. 

So far we have discussed tape backup, snapshot backup and data replication as examples of data recovery solutions. Each of these methods copy data on a computer in case a disaster recovery is necessary. Mirroring is another type of data recovery solution that is often used to create multiple drives with the same information. It works by linking two systems together that will continually match each other. For example, when “File A” is created on a computer, it will be saved on two separate disks at once. Mirroring is used for a variety of reasons—for data backup, for faster downloads in different geographic locations, and to balance a server load.

Are you still under the impression that cloud computing refers to protecting your computer from the rain? If so, you're in luck because on October 27th, 2011 at 11:30AM NSK Inc., in conjunction with Axcient and the Boston Business Journal, will be present a free lunch and learn that will teach the basics of cloud computing solutions. 

Peter Stanford has been an IT Consultant with NSK since 2006, after receiving his Network Administration certification from Career Education Institute. He provides basic support to clients, solving application and desktop issues, installing and upgrading hardware, and providing regular on-site visits. If a problem arises that the help desk cannot fix remotely, Peter rises to the challenge with a hands-on approach.