Chapter 2
Cloud Computing
Abstract Cloud computing is a recent trend in the area of computation. This chapter discusses the evolution, architecture, and applications of cloud computing. Various aspects of cloud computing such as security, data management, energy efficiency, etc., are discussed. Different deployment schemes of cloud are also described.
Key Words: cloud, virtualization, utility, resource, service.
2.1 Introduction
Cloud computing is an evolution in the field of computer science and technology. In the twenty-first century, computer users access Internet services via lightweight portable devices because powerful desktop machines ...
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