Cloud Computing-Feasibility and Prospects for Implementation in Bangladesh Army

Abstract

The evolution of cloud computing technology has brought a significant impact in the field of information technology (IT). Cloud computing remotely hosting network services and data is an emerging concept that enables the use of portable devices, increases security, and enables more effective information sharing within organizations. The view of military networks as an enterprise blurs the existing lines between cantonment and field network. Consolidation efforts are effective in permanent, cantonment networksthatareconnectedwithhigh-bandwidth,fiberopticcables. Furthermore,hosting mission-critical services and data in the cloud will save resources and increase cyber security in the long run. However, similar application of consolidation efforts in thetemporary,tactical(field)networkspresentsuniquechallengesthatwillbemoreeffectivelyovercomeifmissionorientedcommandsystemsaredevelopedforuseinboth environments, issues of physical security are more fully addressed, and if the concepts of cyber are effectively incorporated in our military doctrine. In this thesis work we mainly tried to focus on incorporating the concept of cloud computing in Bangladesh Army using its present network infrastructure and resources. We proposed a suitable option which can be easily implemented only minor modification at hardware and software level.