Cloud Concepts: The FAQ
You probably have a number of questions about the Cloud, so let’s address some of the most common ones right here at the beginning. This first chapter is an FAQ that lays out the main facts and points you to parts of the book where I go into more detail.
FAQ Topics
Where Does the Term “Cloud” Come From?
How Is Cloud Computing Different from Good Old-fashioned Servers on the Internet?
What Are the Major Types of Cloud Services?
What’s Not So Great about the Cloud?
Will the Cloud Mean I Won’t Need My Own Computer or Software?
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