An Introduction to Cloud Computing

This paper defines cloud computing, details its benefits, issues, risks, and describes a cloud computing maturity model.


The introduction to cloud computing covers the following topics:

Defining Cloud Computing

  • The Five Essential Characteristics
  • The Three Service Models
  • The Four Deployment Models
  • The Benefits of Cloud Computing
  • Issues and Risks in Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Computing Maturity Model

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