Cloud Computing: Yes, It Will Radically Change Your World
You can't read a technology article these days without some mention of "the cloud." Many have labeled it the next sea-change in the industry; others point out that the model has been around for ages. Regardless of its origins, the cloud certainly does change things. But the bigger question is: Does it really change things for you? The only way to answer that question is to understand the possibilities the cloud provides. Mike Wood discusses why you should care and shares the fundamentals of cloud computing by not only defining cloud computing but also describing ideal workloads, the concept of disposable computing, and how the cloud might not be as different as you think. Since the cloud is more than just virtualized machines, Mike discusses various services of cloud providers, including mapping those services to more familiar aspects of traditional on-premises architectures. Leave with a better understanding of cloud computing and the possibilities behind the hype.