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Unit 2: Cloud Computing Features

Notes
privacy-sensitive systems and datacenters that help protect individuals' privacy, and we
adhere to clear, responsible policies in our business practices-from software development
through service delivery, operations, and support.

Questions:
1. Analyze the case and interpret it.
2. Write down the case facts.
3. Write down an effective executive summary of given case.
Source: http://www.cloudpro.co.uk/sites/cloudpro/files/downloads/Privacy_in_the_Cloud_
whitepaper_US_English.pdf
2.6 Summary

Cloud computing is based on the Internet cloud and depends on Internet access.
Cloud computing is definitely the next big thing. This however does not make it the best
thing for everyone.
The apps are run from the cloud when a desktop PC does not have to run or store a number
of software-based applications.

Money is always tight on college campuses, and a few hundred dollars savings per student
adds up quickly.

2.7 Keywords

Desktop PC: A desktop computer is a Personal Computer (PC) in a form intended for regular use
at a single location, as opposed to a mobile laptop or portable computer.
Google docs: Google docs is a free, web-based office suite, and data storage service offered by
Google.
Live Mesh: Microsoft is testing its Live Mesh cloud computing technology with US users. With
this technology users can quickly access pictures, documents, videos and other data stored
across different machines in different locations.

2.8 Review Questions

1. What are the advantages of cloud computing?
2. What are the disadvantages of cloud computing?

3. Discuss the benefits of cloud computing.
4. Name a few companies that are adopting the cloud computing model.
5. What are the road warriors in cloud computing?

6. How is cloud computing beneficial for collaborators?
7. What are uses of cloud computing?
8. What is the base of cloud computing in IT field?

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