This document provides an overview of cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as highly automated IT services delivered virtually over the internet. The key aspects covered are:
- Cloud computing delivers self-service compute, networking, storage and applications on-demand via the internet.
- The major cloud computing models are Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
- Cloud computing enables new business models and the flexibility to access applications and data from any device.