cloud computing primer

This paper provides an overview of cloud computing. What is cloud computing? What is the history of cloud computing? Why cloud computing? Where, in the business, does cloud computing produce the most value? ...

This paper presents the views of cloud computing practitioners - people in the thick of things who see some things a casual observer might not. Their views on the state of cloud computing and its future are very interesting indeed.

 This research report introduces the core building blocks of cloud computing thereby laying the foundation for a deeper and more meaningful discussion on the "cloud revolution".

Volume 3 focuses on The Cloud Effect, describing the impact the cloud is having on IT and business tactically and strategically.

 A Workbook for Cloud Computing in the Enterprise, provides practical guidance for transitioning to the cloud.

 This presentation discusses the ways in which cloud computing is changing the business landscape, the hurdles in its adoption and ways to overcome them.

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 An overview of cloud computing, its definition, characteristics, deployment models,  and a case study of cloud computing implementation at the Federal Government.

This paper compares and contrasts the performance and monetary cost-benefits of clouds for desktop grid applications, ranging in computational size and storage.

 This paper introduces cloud computing and details its benefits in easy to understand terms.