The “buzz” around Cloud computing has created a great deal of both interest and confusion. Cloud computing, or Software as a Service, is a method of deploying application software. While the names are new, the concept has been around a long time. In the 1970s and 80s we had time-share computing systems. You rented time on a provider’s computer and got the use of their software for your application. Cloud computing has expanded that model to provide greater flexibility and functionality. Your Gmail, Hotmail or Facebook account is an example of a Cloud application.
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