Technology guide 3

Question 1

Cloud Computing

Answer 1

Provides on demand self service

Question 2

Grid computing

Answer 2

Cloud Computing Encompasses the
Characteristics of Grid Computing (Grid
computing pools various hardware and
software components to create a single IT
environment)

Question 3

Different Types of clouds

Answer 3

Public cloud (amazon)
Private cloud
Hybrid cloud (public firewall to private)
Vertical clouds

Question 4

Platform As a service

Answer 4

services can be provided by diverse sources located throughout the world

Question 5

Three major benefits of cloud computing

Answer 5

1. Positive impact on employees
2. Can save money
3. Can improve organizational flexibility and competitiveness

Question 6

Cloud Computing Concerns

Answer 6

1. Legacy IT Systems
2. Reliability
3. Privacy
4. Security
5. The regulatory and Legal Environment
6. Criminal use of cloud computing