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Cloud computing

Cloud computing is the provision of computing resources that are accessible over a network and managed as services

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

What it is and how it works

It can include infrastructure, platforms and applications under different contracting models. It makes it easier to adjust capacity, but requires control of costs, access and responsibilities. Using cloud services does not automatically transfer all security or data management obligations to the provider.

Related concepts

Cloud computing: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino