Lucette Grace O.

Gotinga Information Management October 11, 2014

Should DLSU move to the cloud?
DLSU should move some to cloud computing. There are several advantages of cloud computing such as
it drives down IT costs. This is because of the elimination of funding the stand-alone software and
servers. Furthermore, there is an unlimited storage space and automatic software integration DLSU will
move to cloud. Transferring to cloud computing may help DLSU resolve issues on room space as there
would be a spare room in which can be convertible to a classroom. Since DLSU is composed of a huge
number of members, operating in cloud computing is advantageous due to its scalability to
accommodate a large number of users. Also, there would be an easier and efficient back-up and
disaster recovery of the files.
However, cloud computing is being questioned due to security, privacy, and compliance. Therefore, I
suggest that DLSU must not move all its services in the cloud especially if it contains sensitive
information. DLSU can move its Admissions and Financial Aid services in the cloud just like what Boston
College did. Also, DLSU can use Google Apps for Education for its students and employees email and
collaboration tools just like New York University did to its systems.
DLSU Now The Information Technology Center of DLSU-Manila maintains the following
Information Technology facilities:
Networking Equipment
3Com Total Control Remote Access Servers (RAS)
802.11b/g wireless LAN (WiFi) devices.
CSU/DSUs
Ethernet switches
Layer 2 Fast Ethernet switches
Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet switch
Modems
Print servers
Repeaters/hubs
Routers
TELCO Grade Core Switch
Terminal servers
Networking Access
Direct Wired Connection
Dial-up Connection
Internet Infrastructure
45 Mbps bandwidth allocated to DLSU-Manila
10 dial-up lines at 33.6 Kbps with trunk-hunting facility for students
5 dial-up lines at 33.6 Kbps with trunk-hunting facility for faculty
Cloud Advantages
for DLSU
Educational practitioners Students IT Staff
New teaching scenarios
can be employed
Extended learning
outside the university as
the applications are
readily available at home
Reduced installation and
maintenance efforts.
Easy collaboration with
students, faculties, and
Easy collaboration with
other students
Cost saving in IT
infrastructures
Lucette Grace O. Gotinga Information Management October 11, 2014
foreign teaching
professionals outside the
country
Cloud
Disadvantages for
DLSU
Security and Privacy
Cloud Vendor Lock-in
Expand the Internet bandwidth within the University
If the Internet goes down, all systems in cloud will also be affected

Cost and Benefit Analysis
It shows that an educational institution can significantly cut its cost when it shifted to cloud computing.
More specifically, the cost and benefit analysis below shows that DLSU can save approximately by
$40,388.92 hosting its services in the cloud.
COST AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR DLSU (Approximates)
Cost QTY On Server On Cloud
Server Hardware & OS 1 $ 7,894.50 $ -
Backup Server Hardware
& OS
1 $ 7,894.50 $ -
Uninterrupted Power
Supply (UPS)
2 $ 2,072.00 $ -
Auxiliary Server
Equipment
1 $ 2,000.00 $ -
Content Development
Software
1 $ 5,580.00 $ 5,580.00
Support and Maintenance
Cost (based on salaries of
two staff for 36 months)
1,000 $ 36,000.00 $ -
Hosting Costs 60 $ 2,160.00 $ 21,232.08
Cooling systems and power
consumption
100 $ 3,600.00
TOTAL COSTS $ 67,201.00 $ 26,812.08

References:
Martinez, Jose and Lorenzo, Miguel (2014). Cloud computing and education: A state-of-the-art survey.
Computers & Education vol. 80 pp. 132-151. Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros de
Telecomunicacion, Universidad de Valladolid, Paseo de Belen 15, 47011 Valladolid, Spain