[ 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 (7) 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. Activity Tracking Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems 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 (7) 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. Cloud Computing A network of remote servers which allow businesses to store, manage, and process data through the cloud instead of a local server 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 (8) 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. Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Health Monitoring Gain insights into the health of employees, equipment, registered instances or any other organizational asset to check their status Network Monitoring Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components. Web Traffic Monitoring Monitor the IP addresses of the incoming traffic Show More ##### ## Security & Compliance - Load Balancing (9) 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. Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Traffic Control Distributing traffic by sending client requests across servers capable of completing the request DDoS Protection Protect networks against DDoS (Distributed denial-of-service) attacks Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (83) SSL Decryption Decrypting traffic and routing it to different inspection tools to identify potential threats. Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Event Logs A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges SSL Offload Removing the SSL based encryption from incoming traffic Content Routing Determine the configuration of network traffic between clients and web applications based on the content being sent Schedulers Directing traffic in a circular pattern such as round robin pattern to each load balancer node in succession Automatic Configuration Automatic configuration of devices/instances without manual intervention Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Content Caching Temporarily stored data recently accessed in order to improve website performance and reduce load on bandwidth Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Predefined Protocols API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases HTTP Caching Process to improve load performance and handle unnecessary network requests. Configuration Management Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Multi-Cloud Management Allows businesses to monitor and secure applications and workloads across multiple public clouds Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Data Loss Prevention Safeguard confidential data and meet compliance regulations Reverse Proxy Accepting a request from client, forwarding it to a server that can fulfil it, and returning the server's response back to the client Compression Reduction in the number of bits needed to represent data Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Redundancy Checking Checking for another server when one is down and all the traffic needs to be routed to another one. Visual Analytics Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Network Provisioning Set up and configure network resources to make them accessible for authorized users, devices and servers Remote Monitoring & Management Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications Load Distribution Distribute client requests or network load across multiple servers User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Version Control Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions Database Support Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Monitoring Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities SSL Security Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access Configurable Workflow Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Performance Management Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems Server Monitoring Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Data Security Protect sensitive data for digital privacy Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Authentication Verify the identity of users/devices to enable secure access Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Single Sign On Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Alerts/Escalation System alerts about the need to escalate an issue or request Data Storage Management Manage and store data in a database AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Resource Management Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects Activity Management Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Load Balancing Process of distributing a set of tasks over a set of resources, with the aim of making their overall processing more efficient Backup and Recovery Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Role-Based Permissions Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Secure Login At least a username and password is required to access the system Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Network Monitoring Tracks and makes accessible data on the health of servers and other network components. Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution Task Scheduling Track and manage the scheduling of tasks Application Management Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Resource Allocation & Planning Assign available resources (human and/or non-human) to various projects and tasks Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Data Migration Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used Configuration Management Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Log Access Collection, search, and analysis of access logs and audit logs Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Secure Data Storage Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Data Capture and Transfer Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Performance Monitoring Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Show More ## 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