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(IJCSIS) International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security,
Vol. 9, No. 5, May 2011

Custom Software under the Shade of Cloud
Computing
Sheikh Muhammad Saqib1, Muhammad Ahmad Jan1, Bashir Ahmad1, Shakeel Ahmad1 and Muhammad Zubair Asghar1
1
Institute of Computing and Information Technology Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Pakistan

Abstract— A thing which is fruitful for every one, who will not stored on third party space and database. DBCS can be easily
use that? Cloud computing is such shaded tree, where any one converted to Cloud Based Custom Software (CBCS). CBCS
can sit. Each automated organization has its own custom requires a same development framework as of DBCS; only
software which is the replacement of manual work. Custom difference is that CBCS can be uploaded on third party space.
software is installed on each organization’s machine and Here we are exploring DBCS which are developed in VB.Net
connected with database server. Server may be crash; simple framework. In such framework DBCS can be easily converted
fault in local network can occur or complexities about to CBCS with the help of ASP.net. Now this dedicated service
maintenance can hang whole custom application. So (WebPages and database) can be easily uploaded on any third
organizations can run their custom software in cloud computing party space. Now this CBCS for particular organization can
environment and run their application on smooth way without take all benefits of cloud computing. As users of CBCS can
any tension or confusion. Here author suggest a strategy how
access this service out the organization, so here authors suggest
Desktop Based Custom Application (DBCS) can be converted in
to Cloud Based Custom Software (CBCS). Since CBCS will be
a concept of Tinny Application (TA). TA will restrict the
uploaded on FTP so organization’s users can access outside the access of CBCS outside the organization.
organization. Here authors also provide the concept and
implementation of Tinny Application (TA), which will work as
barriers. By using TA, organization can take advantages of cloud
II. CLOUD COMPUTING
computing, but CBCS will not work outside organization as
DBCS. Maintaining data and application through central remote
server and internet is known as cloud computing. Without
Keywords- Cloud Computing, Custom Software, CBCS, DBCS, TA, installation, consumers and businesses can use applications and
FTP can access their private files on any compute any where with
internet. His technology allows for much more efficient
computing by centralizing storage, memory, processing and
bandwidth. Yahoo, Gmail, Picturetrail etc are the examples of
I. INTRODUCTION cloud computing [3]. Utilizing the hosted services over internet
comes under the umbrella of cloud computing. It means we can
work on hosted document, different applications that can look
Fundamental change in information technology that have
like a services and can be stored on any service provider from
emergence of phenomenon known as cloud computing. In
any place. Cloud computing includes different services such as
cloud computing services are invented, developed, scaled,
SaaS (Software as a service): with the help of front end tool,
deployed updated and paid for. Applications containing such
users can interact with it, PaaS (Platform as a service): by using
services are used for general purpose and provide wonderful
infrastructure of providers users can create their applications,
economies of scale if they are consolidated supplied. A cloud
IaaS (Infrastructure as a service) it provides virtual server and
provides resources on demand their charges depends on the use
memory. Applications based on cloud computing are usually
of services. These services may be dedicated services and
optimized, simple and easy to use. It reduces learning curve
based on large farms of inexpensive [5] [6].
which is required for new staff and increases efficiency and
Delivery of storage resources and computing to customer
communication capacity between packages of various software
on demand is the major theme of cloud computing. It is
[2][4].
excellent alternative for educational institution which has short
budget. Such institutes can operate their systems efficiently by
hiring some services for computers and network devices.
Universities can take all benefits of available cloud’s
applications for enabling users or students to perform different
tasks [7].
Any application based on cloud concept can get all III. CUSTOM SOFTWARE
advantages of cloud computing. Custom software for particular
organization which is known as Desktop Based Custom
Software (DBCS) can get all benefit of cloud computing and The main intention of custom software, bespoke software,
can run away from flaws associated with desktop application. is to fulfill the goals of an organization. The ultimate
CBCS will be a dedicated service for an organization and responsibility of its development lies either on the shoulders of
a software development group or independent developer. And

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it is there to fulfill all possible preferences and expectations of
intended audience. Custom software exists to serve companies
ranging from small size through medium size and ultimately by
large organizations for their core and vital functions.
Large companies commonly use custom software for
critical functions such as content management, inventory
management, customer relationship management and human
resource management [1]. Mostly these applications are
desktop based. Successfully installation of custom software
requires different equipments such as:
Switches: Use for connecting all clients (4 port switch, 8
port switch, 16 ports switch, 24 ports switch etc).
Database Server: A System for storage purpose is required
(RAID or Core I3 or Core I7 system, database software,
operating system, ant viruses).
Backup Devices: External storage devices such as compact
disk, external hard disks, tap devices; logical backup devices
etc are required.
Compatible framework i.e. (Microsoft .NET Framework
v3.0 or higher) must be installed on the client’s machine.
A database administrator is required for backup & recovery
and others database issues.
Successful reinstallation is needed after crash of server.

IV. REPLACING DBCS TO CBCS
Custom software for any organization is just like a desktop
application which is developed in VB.Net. For getting different
advantages of cloud computing we can easily convert such
software as a service. VB.Net supportable features also merged
Figure 1. Replacing Desktop form to Cloud Based Form
in ASP.Net such as textboxes, labels, button, grids, data storage
and even reports. ASP.Net web pages can be remotely
accessed. We can easily convert whole desktop custom V. WHY WE WANT TO REPLACE DBCS TO CBCS
software into ASP web pages (CBCS). ASP web pages can be
easily uploaded using FTP. There are many companies which
CBCS does not require all requirements which are necessary
will provide the FTP spaces and database for storage purpose.
for DBCS as mentioned in above such as (database server,
Now through single URL, all clients can access CBCS. And
backup devices). But in CBCS some switches can be used for
such work will be done through web browser instead of
providing and expanding internet. With the help of CBCS there
desktop based forms. All clients in an organization can use
is no need of daily backups, no fear of lights off, if client
CBCS only by connecting their machine with internet. Each
machine is affected then CBCS will require only reinstallation
user can login through password. Fig-1 shows that desktop
of operating system. There will also no need to install any
based form is converting into web based form.
compatible frame work for customized software. CBCS require
annual cost for FTP and database storage while DBCS requires
maintenance cost. We can not say in this cost DBCS is better,
because besides maintenance cost, maintenance procedures is
also some time becomes more complex, technical and over
headed.

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VI. MAJOR DRAWBACK OF CBCS login interface of CBCS. These provisional passwords will be
Since CBCS is only for a particular organization so it should deleted after login on CBCS. If user gets provisional password
not be accessed outside the organization i.e. if software for from TA and can not be login on CBCS then, this provisional
library is made up of CBCS then relevant user can issue the password will be removed from database after 30 seconds. Any
book to any person at his home. Although it is work or one (even organization member who have their original
responsibility of that user but issuing a book at home leads to password) out side the organization can not be login because
mismanagement. Book must be issued at library, when issuer they can not get random provisional password. Tinny
has a book in his hand. Besides this issue CBCS can get all application will also be connected with hosted database so
benefits of cloud computing. Such type of matter can not be there will be no need of local database.
occurred in DBCS because desktop application is install only
on client machine at organization or office, so users can not
access the application outside organization.

VII. SOLUTION OF DRAWBACK OF CBCS USING
TA
CBCS should not be accessed at outside the organization, this
issue must be handled by the organization authority not any
third party member. So it can be done by using password
handler application. Tinny Application (TA) a small
application which will handle the password policy of CBCS.
CBCS will be uploaded on ftp while TA will be installed on
each machine in relevant organization. Every one in an
organization can work on CBCS because TA will be installed
over here while at out side organization CBCS can not be
worked because TA will not be installed at out side the
organization. Following figure is showing that organization’s
clients can work on CBCS by using TA while clients other than
organization can not work on such type of CBCS.

Figure 3. Working of TA

Steps shown in figure will be described as
1. Organization Member will enter user name and original
password.
2. After Step-1, user will click on ‘OK’ button.
3. After Step-2, random provisional password will be generated
in third textbox and stored in hosted database. Now user will
copy this provisional password and past on provisional
Figure 2. Accessing CBCS using TA password text box of CBCS.
4. Now on CBCS, organization member will enter the user
VIII. IMPLEMENTATION OF TA name, original password and
5. paste provisional password in next text box.
Since each user in an organization have his own password, by 6. User can click on login button for work on CBCS.
using such password he can login on CBCS. Login interface of 7. When user name, original password and provisional
CBCS will have username, original password and provisional password will be compared with stored entries, if all are
password. Original password will be the permanent password matched then user can work on CBCS.
and provisional password will be randomly generated through 8. After login, provisional password will be deleted from
TA with the entry of original password. Then user can copy hosted database.
this random provisional password from TA and paste it on

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DBCS After system crash, efforts on complete
installation of operating system & DBMS,
IX. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION proper handling of personal database
Technology expert assumed that in 2020, every thing will be creation of supportable routines for custom
worked on cloud environment through cyberspace based software i.e. DSN etc will be required.
applications on network devices [8]. This time is like a road CBCS After system crash, only installation of
where every one is going to 2020 with taking the luggage of operating system will required for
cloud computing. Now it is time for automating each connecting with internet.
organization under the shade of cloud computing. CBCS
concepts will move the organization to environment and they DBCS A new system can not be easily replaced.
will leave the DBCS at their organization due flaws associated CBCS A new system can be easily replaced at once
with DBCS. CBCS will have many advantages over DBCS. and CBCS will work properly on spot.
TABLE I. ADVANTAGES OF CBCS OVER DBCS
DBCS DBCS requires its supportable framework.
Comparison of CBCS and DBCS CBCS CBCS does not require any supportable
DBCS Development for DBCS is mandatory. frame work, just internet connections.
CBCS Development for CBCS is also mandatory.
DBCS Database server is required (Core I3, Core
DBCS Database administrator for DBCS must be I7 etc).
technically sound. He must have knowledge CBCS No need of database server.
about all securities issues about DBMS.
DBCS DBCS requires technical securities on local
CBCS Database administrator for CBCS just has area network i.e. network cable should not
knowledge about setting permissions. be crossed over sensitive area with respect
to electricity, entrance place etc. because
DBCS Database software is required i.e. DBMS. fault in single place of local area network
CBCS No need of Database software. can stop the DBCS.
CBCS No need of technical securities on local area
DBCS Devices for Backup is required i.e. compact network even without local area network,
disk, external storage devices, flash sticks CBCS can work properly with the
etc. connection of internet.
CBCS No need of Backup devices.
Since custom software is installed on organization’s computer,
DBCS Efforts on backup and recovery is required so they can access only on those computers not outside the
i.e. setting time, if backup is generated organization. But CBCS are web based, so they can be
automatically. Light must be available on accessed outside the organization with its own user’s
time of backup. After taking the backup, authentication. This may leads to security issues. Here author
backup devices must be kept in safe and gives a concept of TA which will allow CBCS to be accessed
secure places. over the organization’s computers and restrict the outside the
CBCS No efforts require on backup and recovery accession of CBCS.

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About Author
SHEIKH MUHAMMAD SAQIB is with Gomal University,
D.I.Khan, Pakistan. (E-mail: saqibsheikh4@hotmail.com).
His research interest is in RUP, SOA and Cloud Computing.
Some of his papers were presented in some conference such as
9th National Research Conference at SZABIST – Islamabad
PAKISTAN,2009, ISCS (International Symposium on
Computer Science) at Namal College Mianwali PAKISTAN
an Associate College of The University of Bradford, UK, 2011
and Ten (10) are published in international journals.

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