Cloud computing is a very broad concept, and no one can define it in a few short sentences. This is why the concept of cloud computing has been regarded as a gimmick by many people for a long time after it was proposed.
However, before Simon was reborn, cloud computing had already been deeply rooted in people's hearts and became ubiquitous.
For end users many years from now, network disks, cloud documents, applets, streaming media, etc. are all specific applications of cloud computing.
For enterprises, cloud computing is to maximize the efficient use of computer software and hardware resources through large-scale distributed parallel computing.
Ordinary people often associate cloud computing with concepts such as website hosting and server leasing. In fact, these are only the most basic services that cloud computing can provide. Moreover, the basic services such as website hosting and server rental provided by real cloud computing are still very different from traditional hosting rental services.
In traditional hosting leasing, users specify server space, and these servers are completely open only to specialized users. Even if there are zero visits to the user website during certain periods, the server must keep running, which often results in a huge waste of resources.
Cloud computing provides highly elastic virtual server space. Users do not need to specify a specific server. Instead, it is automatically allocated by the cloud computing system and can be purchased on demand. This also means that one server can provide services to multiple users at the same time without serious resource vacancies.
For example, if a user usually only needs 10G network space, then he only needs to rent 10G space. However, during certain periods, due to the increase in user visits, the enterprise suddenly needs to upgrade the server space to 100G. Traditional hosting rental services , encountering this situation is basically a disaster. In order to avoid the disaster, enterprises often can only purchase 100G space at a time, which results in a sharp increase in costs and a huge waste of resources. For cloud computing, only a very simple online expansion operation is required, and the 100G capacity does not need to be rented forever. After the peak period, the 10G time payment standard can be quickly restored.
Because it can maximize the efficient use of software and hardware resources, with the same basic hardware scale, cloud computing can provide more than ten times the storage and computing power of traditional server application models. Likewise, this also means cost advantages far beyond the traditional server application model.
San Francisco, Palo Alto.
When he came here on September 17, while mediating the dispute between Jeff Bezos and Carol Bartz, Simon spent several days in a row dragging the three senior executives of Ygritte to discuss Carol Bartz. This is a one-stop website solution plan proposed based on the concept of cloud computing. This business plan has also continued to evolve through everyone's repeated discussions.
The Internet industry has long passed its budding stage, but this seedling is still very weak.
Because of the powerful practical application functions of HTTP and HTML technologies, the expansion of World Wide Web technology in recent months has been much faster than Simon imagined. However, many functions of related technologies are still under continuous development.
Simon has never forgotten this, so he has never adopted too aggressive a promotion strategy.
Now, he even has a draft of the 'Information Superhighway Plan' that current Senator Albert Gore Jr. has been trying to promote for these years. With Simon's current position, it is completely easy to build momentum for this plan. But in order to give Yigrit Company more time to gradually accumulate technical knowledge, he did not do this.
For now, a big factor limiting the development of the Internet industry is the insufficient computing and storage capabilities of computer hardware. Realizing the popularization and application of cloud computing in advance can solve this problem to a large extent.
Eaglet's West Coast data center is located in a building near Eaglet's headquarters in Palo Alto.
The time is already Friday, September 21st.
This is not the first time Simon has been here recently. After several days of discussions, he once again brought Tim Berners-Lee, Jeff Bezos, Carol Bartz and others into this data building. In the center, looking at the expensive minicomputers worth tens of thousands of dollars installed on the server cabinets around them, everyone's eyes were full of disgust.
However, the serious server array in front of us is a very traditional data center model of this era.
Compared with the large server clusters in Simon's memory that were built next to water sources in cold areas with all kinds of hardware exposed and full of technology, the data center in front of him was not only expensive to build, but also inefficient.
Because each minicomputer is an independent entity, once a malfunction occurs, machine maintenance will be the next step. The most critical thing is that it may even affect the network service of Ygriet. Therefore, the daily maintenance of the data center will also cost a lot of money. Not cheap.
Next, the first step in Yigret's cloud computing plan is to virtualize the existing data center. Of course, this cannot be accomplished overnight. It will take about a year to develop dedicated cloud computing control software.
The team will also set up a hardware research and development department to purchase hardware directly from the underlying chips, motherboards, and storage merchants. Based on the plans we have determined in recent days, we will work with the cloud computing software technology team to develop an integrated server cluster data center.
A data center is a whole, or, when connected to other data centers, the entire Ygrit data system is a whole, a super-large computer with super computing and storage capabilities.
In my memory, the ultimate goal of cloud computing proposed by many companies is that there will eventually be only one or a few 'computers' left in the world.
The current server leasing is mainly for mature enterprise users, which to a large extent restricts the development of Internet sites, because individual or small enterprises simply cannot pay for server purchase, lease or maintenance. Simon has recently been considering providing cheap or even free online space to the industry for developers to build their own websites in order to promote the faster expansion of World Wide Web technology.
Once the cloud computing plan of Yigrit Company is completed, it can quickly promote this by simply using Yigrit's own redundant server resources.
Listening to the advice of professional technicians, discussing the data center transformation plan, and confirming the details of cloud computing research and development, the afternoon flew by without even realizing it.
Leaving the data center, it was already evening.
After sending away the other accompanying employees, Simon rushed to a nearby restaurant with only three executives from Ygritte.
The four of them sat down and ordered their meals. Simon said to Bezos and Bartz: "In the morning, Tim signed an equity transfer agreement. I am now the 100% equity holder of Igret." .”
When Jeff Bezos and Carol Bartz heard Simon mention this, they both subconsciously looked at Tim Berners-Lee.
Tim Berners-Lee just smiled and nodded slightly.
The two turned to Simon again, waiting for him to continue.
Simon's previous consecutive capital injections have taken great care of the interests of Tim Berners-Lee, a partner. This is why all funds have to be allocated clearly. Jeff Bezos and Carol Bartz had a dispute over the distribution of the last $50 million, making Simon realize that he must resolve the issue of Tim Berners-Lee's stock holdings so that he can be more free. Allocate funds to Ygritte.
Yesterday at noon, Simon invited Tim Berners-Lee to have lunch alone, during which he proposed to buy the 2.5% stake in Lee's hands.
Simon explained his intention to do so frankly and offered a high price of US$5 million, which was equivalent to twice the valuation of Li's shares when Simon injected capital a few days ago. Tim Berners-Lee also knew that if Igret wanted to develop rapidly, it would need to continuously invest large sums of money, so he agreed without much hesitation.
Simon believed that Bezos and Bartz, two smart men, knew their intentions and did not beat around the bush. He quickly continued: "So, from now on, regarding the issue of funds, I can assure you that you can spend it." I can give you as much as you want, but the premise of all this is that you must produce results that satisfy me."
Jeff Bezos and Carol Bartz nodded together and glanced at Tim Berners-Lee.
Simon noticed the gazes of the two people and said: "Tim will still be the CEO of Ygritte, and this will not change, because neither of you is suitable to control this company for the time being."
Carol Bartz couldn't help but said: "But, Simon, I think the company should have a leader."
"Yes, Tim will act as a buffer between the two of you. As for taking the lead," Simon pointed at himself with a smile and said, "I will be responsible for it myself."
Carol Bartz was still a little reluctant: "If you can always be in San Francisco, this would be perfect, but you usually don't come here every month. I think it's best for me to take charge of this company. Well, Tim will be in charge of R&D, and Jeff can focus on running his networking department.”
Simon shook his head again and said: "Carly, you have to understand that the status of the network department and the software department in Yigrit are completely equal. Frankly speaking, I have higher expectations for the network department. So. , Igret's network and software departments must go hand in hand. I believe you also understand that without the support of the network department and without sufficient World Wide Web content resources, no one will be interested in the underlying application technology of the World Wide Web. The browser we developed If you don’t have software such as a computer, it will be impossible to sell it.”
Carol Butts insisted: "World Wide Web technology also has very broad application prospects on existing enterprise LAN data platforms. Moreover, the customer base in this area is already very considerable. We can focus on this area first."
Simon had no choice but to give up reasoning with Carol Butts, his expression became serious, and said: "Carly, I believe that the results of our discussions on the development direction of Ygritte are very mature. In the next stage, Your task is to establish a complete software sales network as soon as possible, Tim's task is technology research and development, and Jeff is responsible for the operation of the network department. At the same time, the three of you must work together, because any business of Yigrit, from Basically, they are all complementary to each other. I will help you solve the problem of capital allocation this time, but next, you must run this company according to my boss's ideas, or you can find another way out, do you understand? ?”
Carol Butts felt Simon's unquestionable tone, glanced at the other two people, paused, and then finally nodded and said: "Okay, Simon."
Simon looked back at Jeff Bezos.
Jeff Bezos also nodded: "I don't have a problem either."
"So, let's talk about the issue of remuneration," Simon slowed down his tone and said, "I think you should know the article in Forbes magazine about the Westeros system's billion-dollar executive club, which was carried out by many media some time ago. reported.”
All three of them nodded slightly.
Simon continued: "I don't want to say that I am not a stingy person. In fact, the three of you joined Ygrit in a bit hasty, and the salary terms are not so perfect. Therefore, I recently asked James to draw up a new A five-year contract. Within five years, as long as you achieve the corresponding performance goals, you will be able to receive a forward equity award. The restriction is that this award can only be cashed out after five years. If you If you resign or are fired by me, the corresponding rewards will be recovered at the agreed price in the remuneration terms. Generally speaking, within five years, the three of you can each obtain about 5% of Igrit's shares."
Having said this, Simon paused for a moment and said: "As for the value of these shares, I can only say that it only took four years for Daenerys to go from an empty shell to the recent valuation of US$10 billion by Forbes magazine. . Cersei Capital has also made more than 10 billion US dollars in the past two years. There is also Melisandre in Europe. The value of her Gucci shares has tripled in one year. Ygritte is West The 'fourth woman' under Luo Company, I believe she will be no worse than the first three. Of course, whether this company will ultimately achieve 1 billion or 10 billion, or even higher, depends largely on you. .”
After dealing with Ygritte's affairs, Simon flew back to Los Angeles after dinner.
If Jeff Bezos and Carol Bartz still can't get along, Simon will not hesitate to expel them, and he will not allow his layout in the Internet industry to be hindered by personnel.
Sofia Fesi contacted here a few days ago. The British company United Lyon, which owns Chateau Latour in France, plans to sell the chateau in the near future.
Simon's attitude is that collecting a national treasure winery is more cost-effective than any art. Janet has always wanted to buy a top winery. In the past, because she had no suitable target, she could only build one in Tasmania, Australia. The small winery is a ticket.
The other four of France's top five wineries are basically not for sale. Since United Lyon intends to sell Latour, Janet flew to Europe on Wednesday.
Although the two large-scale acquisitions planned in the near future require huge funds, Simon does not intend to wrong himself when it comes to spending money, and he does not have the kind of Warren Buffett who saves 100 million US dollars for investment many years later. The thoughts will multiply many times, and living well now is the most important thing.
Inside the villa on the west side of Cape Dume.
When Simon returned home, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.
Calculating the time difference, it was five o'clock in the morning in London, so I didn't call.
After taking a shower, I sat in a small living room by the sea next to the living room and looked through the information sent by Daenerys Entertainment at night. The curtains were not drawn, and the deep night was outside the French window. I really enjoyed being alone. The peaceful feeling of being alone.
The information is about the Venice Film Festival in Italy, which just concluded yesterday.
Daenerys Entertainment has been shortlisted for two films in the main competition this year, namely Robert Altman's "Intersections of Life" and Jane Campion's "Angels at My Table."
At yesterday's closing awards ceremony, "Intersections of Life" not only won the Venice Film Festival's highest honor, the Golden Lion, but also won three other awards. Probably for the sake of balance, "Angels at My Table", which was also well received by the media during the film festival, received nothing.
Of course, it is something to be happy about after all. The company has decided to hold a celebration party at Daenerys Studios tomorrow.
In addition to "Intersections" and "Angels at My Table," Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas" was also shortlisted for the main competition this time and won the Best Director award.
Turning to the end, Simon found that there was a page of newspaper clippings of Rene Russo, the heroine of "Goodfellas", which was naturally well received.
Simon just smiled and put the clipping aside.
Some women are just passers-by after all.