a type of computing based on sharing computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications
Cloud computing has started to obtain mass appeal in corporate data centers as it enables the data center to operate like the Internet.
architecture
A loosely defined term for any system providing access via the Internet to processing power, storage, software or other computing services, often via a web browser. Typically these services will be rented from an external company that hosts and manages them.
(2009-04-21)