What is cloud computing? :
What is cloud computing? Internet based computing
Software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like electricity
Paradigm shift: Mainframe > Client Server > Cloud Computing
Terminology :
Terminology Cloud Computing
Software as a Service (SaaS)
On-demand computing
Utility computing
Cloud Computing vs. Client Server :
Cloud Computing vs. Client Server Cloud Computing:
Software hosted in 'The cloud', accessed via a web broswer
Data stored in 'The cloud'
No servers/hardware Client Server:
Software on your computer
Data stored on your Servers
Local servers required
Advantages of Cloud Computing :
Advantages of Cloud Computing Reduced cost
Easier administration
Scalable
No software
No servers
Access anywhere
Popular Cloud Computing Services :
Popular Cloud Computing Services salesforce.com
www.salesforce.com
Google Apps
www.google.com/a
Amazon EC2
www.aws.amazon.com
CloudSource Solutions :
CloudSource Solutions Specialists in the set-up and support of Google Apps and salesforce.com
www.cloudsourcesolutions.com