[ Akamai ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) [ Akamai ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) # Akamai Cloud Computing Features ##### ## Management (6) Access Control Allows administrators to control access to specific containers or datasets. Network Isolation Separates containers based on their specific network and connections. File Isolation Isolates containers based on components of the file systems and their state. Pay by Usage Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model. Usage Tracking Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Performance Tracking Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Show More ##### ## Organization (3) Packaging Groups containers or applications without altering the container contents. Container Networking Defines container connections, balances loads, and organizes routes. Orchestration Runs applications through connected clusters. Show More ##### ## Development (4) Developer Toolkit Provides tools for developers to build software and edit container contents. Architecture Creates integrations and allows management of connected contains. Datacenter Integrates data with container contents and applications. Virtualization Virtualizes operating systems and nests virtualizations within contained environment. Show More ##### ## Infrastructure Provision (6) Public Cloud Provides public cloud capabilities. Hybrid Cloud Provides hybrid cloud capabilities. High-Performance Computing (HPC) Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. Virtual Machines (VMs) Provides virtual machines (VMs). Edge Computing Provides edge computing capabilities. Virtual Networks Provides virtual networking capabilities. Show More ##### ## Functionality (4) Resource Auto-Scaling Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands Versioning Store copies of old objects when deleted or overwritten Scalability Ability to scale storage capacity as data increases Speed of access Low latency access to data Show More ##### ## Reliability (2) Redundancy Multiple copies of data in different data centers Availability Accessible anywhere, anytime, with low downtime Show More ##### ## Security (3) Encryption Provides encryption to data during transit and storage Auditing Maintain activity and data access logs Access control Allows administrators to provide access to storage based on roles Show More ##### ## Compatibility (2) Infrastructure compatibility Compatible with a variety of cloud infrastructure Interoperability Compatible with object storage from other providers to ensure seamless integration with multiple sources Show More ##### ## Usability - Load Balancing (4) User Interface Design Provides an intuitive interface for managing configurations and monitoring activity. Setup Simplicity Simplifies the setup process with clear instructions and minimal technical effort. Platform Integration Integrates seamlessly with cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Container Support Works effectively with containerized applications and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Show More ##### ## Performance Optimization - Load Balancing (4) Global Load Balancing Distributes traffic across multiple data centers or regions to optimize performance. Dynamic Resource Allocation Adjusts resources automatically to handle traffic spikes efficiently. Server Health Monitoring Continuously monitors server availability to prevent routing to unresponsive systems. Disaster Recovery Restores operations quickly and effectively after failures or disruptions. Show More ##### ## Security & Compliance - Load Balancing (5) SSL/TLS Termination Efficiently manages encryption and decryption of traffic to secure data in transit. Application Firewall Integration Supports integration with web application firewalls (WAF) for additional protection against vulnerabilities. DDoS Mitigation Protects against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks to maintain service availability. Access Control Provides mechanisms to restrict unauthorized access and manage user or system permissions. IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting Controls traffic by allowing or blocking specific IP addresses to enhance security. 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