Discover the Benefits of Cloud Computing with Google Apps and Salesforce.com
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The workshop, led by Marc Baizman, focuses on cloud computing and its applications for nonprofits, discussing platforms like Google Apps and Salesforce. It covers essential topics including the definition of cloud computing, its benefits and challenges, and the steps organizations can take to implement these technologies. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences as they explore cloud solutions designed to enhance nonprofit operations.
Discover the Benefits of Cloud Computing with Google Apps and Salesforce.com
- 1. Cloud Computing Workshop Marc Baizman © Marc Baizman 2009. Not to be used without permission.
- 2. Today’s Agenda • Commandments • Introductions • What the heck is “cloud computing”? • Why should I care about it? • What is Google Apps? • How do I get it for my nonprofit? • What is Salesforce? • How do I get it for my nonprofit? • Where can I go for more help? • Any other questions?
- 3. • Please interact! • Questions are ok! • Try not to use jargon (or explain if you do) Commandments • Have fun AND learn something new!
- 4. • Name • Title • Organization • Goals for today • Favorite food
- 5. What the heck is Cloud Computing? • Jargon? • Marketing tool? • “Software as a Service” (SaaS) • What do YOU think? PLEASE SHARE!
- 6. What the heck is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing is a style of computing in which scalable and often “virtualized” resources are provided as a service over the Internet … I know, lots of jargon. Let’s break it down.
- 7. THEN NOW
- 8. Then vs. Now 1960’s 1980’s Today Mainframe Client/server • Buy servers • Rent what you need • Buy and support client • No large infrastructure devices • Pay as you go model • Build private network • Public internet, private • Install software, DBs encryption • Buy or build apps
- 15. Scalability
- 17. Sounds great…but are there negatives?
- 18. Someone else is driving
- 20. Get stuck
- 21. Stability
- 22. Who is in the cloud? Cloud computing is being used by thousands of qualified nonprofits.
- 23. Who are the vendors? These vendors offer cloud computing solutions that provide event management, database, email, mass email, document sharing, mail merge, surveys, chat and more.
- 25. • Email Pair Share :) • Calendar • File sharing • Happy? • Why or why not? • Heard anything about Google?
- 26. What is Google Apps? Private-label versions of the following: • Email • Documents • Calendar • Sites • Contacts • Video
- 27. Live Demo!
- 28. Sign up for Google Apps here: http://www.google.com/nonprofits/
- 29. Wait about 2 weeks for Education Upgrade While you’re waiting…see what’s coming! http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GoogleAppsUpdates
- 30. Got some questions? Ask other NPOs! http://groups.google.com/group/ googlefornonprofits-discuss
- 31. Still got questions? Ask GApps admins! http://www.google.com/support/ forum/p/Google+Apps?hl=en
- 32. Google Support – 24-48 hr response? Can’t hurt, but don’t hold your breath
- 33. Don’t forget to check GApps Status! http://www.google.com/appsstatus
- 34. Tips for a successful migration • Sell your team on the benefits of Google! • Use the Google Email Uploader to upload mail http://mail.google.com/mail/help/ email_uploader.html • Enable off-line email – now available in Labs
- 35. A couple of handy Admin Settings • Enable Labs for everyone (off-line access!) • Enable Mobile Sync • Enable Next-generation Control Panel • Don’t forget to turn off the ads!
- 37. Pair Share :) • Contacts • Donations • Happy? • Why or why not? • Heard anything about SF?
- 38. What is Salesforce? • Contact/Constituent Relationship Manager • Track calls, emails, notes, docs • “Sales” could be “Donations” or “Grants” or “Volunteer Projects” or…
- 39. Sign up for Salesforce for your NPO http://salesforcefoundation.org/ default-trial-signup Two choices! You must choose wisely!
- 40. Live Demo!
- 41. “Standard” CRM vs. Nonprofit Starter Pack
- 42. Wait about 3 weeks for Trial Upgrade While you’re waiting…learn about the platform! http://www.salesforce.com/community/
- 43. You can actually use Help and Training! Built-in and on every screen (names might be different)
- 44. Lots of Web Resources
- 45. Local Boston Nonprofit User Group http://usergroups.salesforce.com
- 46. Activate Google and SF Integration
- 47. From Here to the Clouds!
- 48. Board Development Program Staff Operations Members Salesforce (Contact and Donor Management) Google Apps (Email/Calendar/Chat/File Sharing)
- 50. Need more help? • www.nten.org • www.techsoup.org • www.idealware.org • www.google.com/nonprofits • www.salesforcefoundation.org • beth.typepad.com • Email me! mbaizman@rootcause.org
- 51. Consultant Directories • Google Apps – http://www.google.com/enterprise/marketplace • Salesforce – http://salesforcefoundation.org/partners/ consulting
- 52. Today’s Agenda • Commandments • Introductions • What the heck is “cloud computing”? • Why should I care about it? • What is Google Apps? • How do I get it for my nonprofit? • What is Salesforce? • How do I get it for my nonprofit? • Where can I go for more help? • Any other questions?