Chapter 8

Cloud Infrastructure Mechanisms

An aerial view of the architecture of a futuristic modern design structure.

8.1 Logical Network Perimeter

8.2 Virtual Server

8.3 Hypervisor

8.4 Cloud Storage Device

8.5 Cloud Usage Monitor

8.6 Resource Replication

8.7 Ready-Made Environment

8.8 Container

Cloud infrastructure mechanisms are foundational building blocks of cloud environments that establish primary artifacts to form the basis of fundamental cloud technology architecture.

The following cloud infrastructure mechanisms are described in this chapter:

  • Logical Network Perimeter

  • Virtual Server

  • Hypervisor

  • Cloud Storage Device

  • Cloud Usage Monitor

  • Resource Replication

  • Ready-Made Environment

  • Container

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