The document provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing, including its definition, types of cloud services, and the critical role of virtualization. It explains various architectures like shared memory and shared disk, outlines the functions of operating systems and kernels, and discusses the significance of hypervisors. Additionally, it addresses cloud security, different service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and key terminologies used in cloud services and OpenStack functionalities.
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