cloud computing
Introduction to
Cloud Computing architecture White Paper
1st Edition, June 2009
Abstract
Cloud computing promises to increase the velocity with which applications are deployed, increase innovation, and lower costs, all while increasing business agility. Sun takes an inclusive view of cloud computing that allows it to support every facet, including the server, storage, network, and virtualization technology that drives cloud computing environments to the software that runs in virtual appliances that can be used to assemble applications in minimal time. This white paper discusses how cloud computing transforms the way we design, build, and deliver applications, and the architectural considerations that enterprises must make when adopting and using cloud computing technology.
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................... 1
Sun’s perspective................................................................................................. 1
The Nature of Cloud Computing........................................................................ 3
Building on established trends. ............................................................................ 3
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Virtual machines as the standard deployment object......................................... 3
The on-demand, self-service, pay-by-use model.................................................. 4
Services are delivered over the network............................................................ 7
The role of open source software...................................................................... 8
Cloud computing infrastructure models................................................................ 9
Public, private, and hybrid clouds..................................................................... 9
Architectural layers of cloud
Cloud Computing architecture White Paper
1st Edition, June 2009
Abstract
Cloud computing promises to increase the velocity with which applications are deployed, increase innovation, and lower costs, all while increasing business agility. Sun takes an inclusive view of cloud computing that allows it to support every facet, including the server, storage, network, and virtualization technology that drives cloud computing environments to the software that runs in virtual appliances that can be used to assemble applications in minimal time. This white paper discusses how cloud computing transforms the way we design, build, and deliver applications, and the architectural considerations that enterprises must make when adopting and using cloud computing technology.
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Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................... 1
Sun’s perspective................................................................................................. 1
The Nature of Cloud Computing........................................................................ 3
Building on established trends. ............................................................................ 3
.
Virtual machines as the standard deployment object......................................... 3
The on-demand, self-service, pay-by-use model.................................................. 4
Services are delivered over the network............................................................ 7
The role of open source software...................................................................... 8
Cloud computing infrastructure models................................................................ 9
Public, private, and hybrid clouds..................................................................... 9
Architectural layers of cloud