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Definitions of cloud computing are easy to find, but a single, authoritative
definition is hard to come by. Perhaps the best work in this area was done by
Böhm, et al. By compiling characteristics of 17 different scholarly and
industrial definitions, the authors identified five primary characteristics
of cloud computing allowing a definition such as: "Cloud computing is a
service that delivers scalable hardware and/or software solutions via the
Internet or other network on a pay-per-usage basis." (Emphasis indicates
essential definition elements).
Cloud computing can further be broken down into three common types: SaaS,
PaaS, and IaaS. SaaS (Software as a Service) allows users to log into and
utilize preprogrammed software that is owned and maintained by the service
provider. PaaS (Platform as a Service) gives users tools and languages owned
and maintained by the s... (more)
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