A Cloud Computing Dictionary Resource

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 16, 2012

“In cloud computing, the word ‘cloud’ (also phrased as ‘the
cloud’) is used as a metaphor for “the Internet,” so the phrase
cloud computing means a type of Internet-based computing, where
different services (such as servers, storage and applications) are
delivered to an organization’s computers and devices through the
Internet.

“Cloud computing is an on-demand service that is obtaining mass
appeal in corporate data centers. The cloud enables the data center
to operate like the Internet and computing resources to be accessed
and shared as virtual resources in a secure and scalable
manner.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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