Chapter 6, Problem 15SG

Program Plan Intro

Cloud computing:

• In cloud computing, the user can deliver a service over a network with the use of hardware and software.
• Using cloud computing, the user can access the files and use applications from any device over the internet.
• Example for cloud computing is Google’s Gmail.

Explanation of Solution

Services offered by cloud computing:

The following services are offered by cloud computing.

• Infrastructure as a service (IaaS).
  • Cloud computing offers virtualized computing services over the Internet.
  • This type handles the following capabilities using software.
    • Hardware capabilities
    • Allowing computers to scale or alter up or down
    • Storage
    • Processing power or bandwidth
  • Manufacturing organization in IaaS handles operating system (OS), data, and software applications.
• Software as a service (SaaS).
  • It defines a computing environment that is used to deliver software to devices.
  • It is a model for the distribution of software. In SaaS, the user can access the software using the Internet.
  • It is linked to the application service provider (ASP) and in-demand computing software delivery models...