What Is Cloud Computing?
What is Cloud Computing? INF 103 Computer Literacy December 3, 2012
What is Cloud Computing? Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Body a. Basic Concept 3 b. Uses of Cloud Technology 3 c. Service Models 4 d. Deployment Models 5 e. Performance, Productivity, Security and Cost 6 f. A Web Based Operating System? 7 3. Conclusion 8 4. References 9
What is Cloud Computing? Introduction If you are unclear on the meaning of cloud computing, you may be surprised to know its every day, personal uses. If you are a large business or corporation owner, you are learning about it with lightning speed. In this paper I will define the concept and describe the technology behind cloud computing, explaining its service and deployment models for the common man as well as the big-businessman; cost vs. security is a hot topic I will discuss in addition to cloud computing’s potential to change the digital and economic landscape of our future. I think of cloud computing this way: It is simply a name given to what I already do. Body Technology is at the heart of how every business operates. There is debate about what cloud computing is and where it is headed, but no question that it is a real technology (Hurwitz, Bloor, Kaufman & Halper, 2009); this paper will reflect my personal understandings. The basic concept of cloud computing is this: storage of data in an unknown location, on an unknown server, for easy access from any device with an internet connection. You may think: “So what? Who cares?” Well, I cared very much when my beloved laptop died as I composed a final paper. Luckily my geek friend had insisted I use Dropbox to save all my assignments. Dropbox is an application I downloaded which, when I select it, stores my data, allowing access to my paper from my iPhone and a friend’s computer. Cloud services have several key elements that allow their
What is Cloud Computing? Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Body a. Basic Concept 3 b. Uses of Cloud Technology 3 c. Service Models 4 d. Deployment Models 5 e. Performance, Productivity, Security and Cost 6 f. A Web Based Operating System? 7 3. Conclusion 8 4. References 9
What is Cloud Computing? Introduction If you are unclear on the meaning of cloud computing, you may be surprised to know its every day, personal uses. If you are a large business or corporation owner, you are learning about it with lightning speed. In this paper I will define the concept and describe the technology behind cloud computing, explaining its service and deployment models for the common man as well as the big-businessman; cost vs. security is a hot topic I will discuss in addition to cloud computing’s potential to change the digital and economic landscape of our future. I think of cloud computing this way: It is simply a name given to what I already do. Body Technology is at the heart of how every business operates. There is debate about what cloud computing is and where it is headed, but no question that it is a real technology (Hurwitz, Bloor, Kaufman & Halper, 2009); this paper will reflect my personal understandings. The basic concept of cloud computing is this: storage of data in an unknown location, on an unknown server, for easy access from any device with an internet connection. You may think: “So what? Who cares?” Well, I cared very much when my beloved laptop died as I composed a final paper. Luckily my geek friend had insisted I use Dropbox to save all my assignments. Dropbox is an application I downloaded which, when I select it, stores my data, allowing access to my paper from my iPhone and a friend’s computer. Cloud services have several key elements that allow their
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