We’ve talked about cloud computing before and want to continue keeping you informed about it. If you are unfamiliar, cloud computing essentially refers to the usage of resources through a network. A common type includes Google Docs, rather than using Microsoft Office. The obvious benefit is that anywhere you have Internet access, you have your files, which also assists in collaborative efforts. Today we want to inform you about a few different types of clouds that exist and what purposes they serve.
Public: Available to the general public; managed by a cloud services provider
Private: Operated by the organization using it; either the organization or a third-party manages it
Community: Shared by multiple organizations and works together for a common reason; either the organization or a third-party manages it
Hybrid: Consists of two or more of the aforementioned clouds; bound together by a technology that allows data and application portability
As cloud computing continues to be a prominent trend, we will continue to post more information so that you stay up-to-date. CMIT will also be holding a Cloud Computing webinar on May 26th, 2011 at 2pm EST. If you would like to join us, visit www.cmitsolutions.com/webinars to register.
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