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INTRODUCTION

This is an introduction to the terms, characteristics, and services associated with internet-based
computing, commonly referred to as cloud computing. Characteristics, such as infrastructure,
provisioning, network access, and managed metering are presented.
The primary business service models being deployed (such as software, platform, and
infrastructure as a service) and common deployment models employed by service providers and
users to use and maintain the cloud services (such as the private, public, community, and hybrid
clouds) are discussed.
Also introduced are the benefits and challenges associated with cloud computing, and for those
seeking to use communications services in the cloud, briefly presented are different ways of
determining the interfaces needed to use these communications services.
The term “cloud”, appears to have its origins in network diagrams that represented the internet,
or various parts of it, as schematic clouds. “Cloud computing” was coined for what happens
when applications and services are moved into the internet “cloud.” Cloud computing is not
something that suddenly appeared overnight; in some form, it may trace back to a time when
computer systems remotely time-shared computing resources and applications. More currently
though, cloud computing refers to the many different types of services and applications being
delivered in the internet cloud, and the fact that, in many cases, the devices used to access these
services and applications do not require any special applications .
Many companies are delivering services from the cloud. Some notable examples include the
following:
• Google — has a private cloud that it uses for delivering Google Docs and many other services
to its users, including email access, document applications, text translations, maps, web
analytics, and much more.
• Microsoft — Has Microsoft® Office 365® online service that allows for content and business
intelligence tools to be moved into the cloud, and Microsoft currently makes its office
applications available in a cloud.
• Salesforce.com — runs its application set for its customers in a cloud, and its Force .com and
VMForce .com products provide developers with platforms to build customized cloud services.
But, what is cloud computing? The following sections note cloud and cloud computing
characteristics, services models, deployment models, benefits, and challenges.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF CLOUD COMPUTING


The primary aim and objectives of cloud computing include increasing efficiency, scalability,
and flexibility of IT resources, while reducing costs and complexity. By leveraging cloud
services, organizations can access computing resources on- demand, easily scale up down based
on their needs, and benefits from pay-as-you-go pricing models. This enables businesses to focus
on their core competencies, innovate more rapidly, and respond quickly to changing market
demands without significant upfront investments in hardware and infrastructure.
1. Enable Cost Savings: Cloud computing aims to help organizations reduce costs by
eliminating the need for upfront investments in physical hardware and infrastructure.
2. Improve scalability: cloud services are designed to easily scale resources up or down
based on demand, allowing organizations to efficiently manage fluctuating workloads.
3. Enhance flexibility: by providing access to resources and data from any location with an
internet connection, cloud computing offers increasing flexibility and mobility.
4. Foster innovation: cloud platforms enable rapid development and deployment of
applications, facilitating innovation and experimentation within organizations.
5. Enhance disaster recovery: cloud based tools and services support real time collaboration
among team members, enabling seamless communication and sharing of resources.
6. Enable Disaster recovery: cloud computing provides robust disaster recovery capabilities,
ensuring business continuity in case of unforeseen events.
7. Promote sustainable: by leveraging shared resources and maximizing energy efficiency,
cloud computing contributes to environmental sustainability efforts.
8. Improve security: cloud providers invest in advanced security measures to protect data
and infrastructure, often offering better security than what organizations can achieve on
their own.
9. Facilitate automation: cloud services enable automation of various IT processes, leading
to increased efficiency and reduced manual intervention.
10. Enable: big data analysis: cloud platforms offer scalable storage and processing
capabilities, supporting big data analytics initiatives within organizations.
11. Support remote work: cloud computing enables remote access to resource, applications,
and data, facilitating remote work arrangements and enhancing productivity.
12. Ensure compliance: cloud providers often adhere to compliance standards and
certificates, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements in different industries.

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