What is Cloud Computing?
I keep hearing about Cloud Computing and I suspect that many of you are hearing the same thing. I am providing a primer here for you to help you learn more about what Cloud Computing is and why you should care.
The video below has short excerpts from a number of thought leaders in the IT-Geek world (no offense intended-only compliments). This 10 minute video will help you gain multiple perspectives from others that will help fill in the gaps.
When I hear them all speak I hear the following:
- cloud computing is really more of a philosophy, a strategy
- cloud computing may become the “network of networks” for all computing (from Tim O’Reilly)
- it will be more a movement to more fully connect users; a very Web 2.0 or greater philosophy
- it is not a firmly defined concept
I hope the video helps and I invite your responses.
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Here is an IBMer describes[1] Cloud Computing:
“IP enabled, scalable, virtualized, multi-tenant, subscription based (or “pay as you”), B2B, service delivery method for business software applications, platform development, and adaptive infrastructure. i.e. (SaaS based applications, PaaS based development, IaaS based infrastructure) .”
1. http://raydepena.wordpress.com/2009/08/16/the-beauty-of-the-cloud/
Saqib Ali
August 23, 2009 at 2:23 pm