Introduction to Cloud Computing

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Introduction
Cloud Computing is an up and coming strategy that could create millions of jobs while allowing companies to become more profitable. How does Cloud Computing work? The basis of Cloud Computing is having data, software, platforms or networks stored and executed by an outside source and then streaming the output to your electronic device.(McKendrick, J. 2012 march 3) In this paper I will address the following three topics: the history and basis of Cloud Computing, the three main features of Cloud Computing, and the three network types used of Cloud Computing.
History
While Cloud Computing has become a recent trend, it has actually been around for a long time. The Idea first started to form in the 1960’s with Arpanet and John McCarthy. The idea was mostly dormant until the 90’s when telecommunications companies switched from point to point data circuits to VPN’s (virtual private networks). Using VPN telecom companies were able to balance their network loads and become more efficient. In 1997 Ramnath Chellappa defined Cloud Computing as we know it today. He stated it is a “Computing paradigm where the boundaries of Computing will be determined by economic rationale rather than technical limits alone.” Salesforce.com is most noted for the first jump into Cloud Computing in 1999, delivering enterprise applications through their website. Amazon was the next company to utilize Cloud Computing offering web services in 2002. (Sourya, 2011)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing is an exciting concept because it can do much more than just executing and streaming your data from one place to another. It is successful through its flexibility to meet each company's needs. Cloud Computing is generally broken into three main categories b...

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...he cost savings, simplicity, and flexibility offered. Looking towards the future Cloud Computing is expected to grow and offer millions of jobs while making companies more efficient.

Works Cited

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McKendrick, J. (2012, february 22). 6 shining examples of Cloud Computing in action. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/joemckendrick/2012/02/22/6-shining-examples-of-Cloud-Computing-in-action/

IBM(n.d.).What is Cloud Computing. Retrieved from http://www.ibm.com/Cloud-Computing/us/en/what-is-Cloud-Computing.html

Sourya, B. (2011 february 9). History of Cloud Computing Retrieved from http://www.Cloudtweaks.com/2011/02/a-history-of-Cloud-Computing/

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