What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing — A Dell Point of View

Date : 10/13/2010
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The term "cloud" means many things to many people. IT executives faced with growing data demands and shrinking budgets may be overwhelmed with confusing messages about cloud-related offerings.

Get a big-picture understanding of cloud computing and its various components. In addition, learn the Dell point of view on the cloud, and how Dell™ products and services help organizations make the journey from traditional IT to cloud computing. This paper covers:

  •  Key concepts, terminologies and definitions of cloud computing
  •  The Dell approach to a cloud computing taxonomy
  •  Feasibility and use cases
  •  The Dell viewpoint on cloud computing, including the evolutionary vs. revolutionary approach
  •  A snapshot of Dell products, solutions and services that help organizations enter the cloud era