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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Head in the Clouds—Cloud Computing 101

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While reading an article published by Entrepreneur Magazine I figured it is time to get my head out of the clouds and gain a better understanding of Cloud Computing. The Internet is filled with information regarding Cloud Computing, but to set us on a course of better understanding I will share a bit of the Cloud Computing 101 information with you.

Dr. Jim Anderson of Blue Elephant Consulting tackles the question that all CIO's are asking: just exactly what is "cloud computing"?
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing is the use of computing resources (hardware and software) that are delivered as a service over a network (typically the Internet). The name comes from the use of a cloud-shaped symbol as an abstraction for the complex infrastructure it contains in system diagrams. Cloud computing entrusts remote services with a user's data, software and computation. Definition by Wikipedia, Cloud Computing | Read More
What are the Benefits of Cloud Computing?
According to the website Cloud Computing 101, “It is the simple benefit of not having software on your local computers (or corporate servers) that must be maintained, kept up-to-date and monitored.” Read More | The Benefits of Cloud Computing


What issues arise from Cloud Computing?

Dummies.com provides the following cheat sheet of known issues of Cloud Computing. Read More | Cloud Computing Issues
 


Download free e-book Cloud Computing For Dummies

U.S. Government and Cloud Computing
As you can see Cloud Computing is an advancement in technology that you should be aware of.  I hope the above information and links will set you on a path of better awareness.  My eyes are beginning to glaze over from all my research therefore, I am going to take a break.  We will have to save the rest for Cloud Computing 201.  Feel free to share your knowledge of Cloud Computing with others in the comment section. 
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