So why the term “Cloud Computing” ?
Let’s first see how the internet became a cloud. Remember the basic network diagrams you see for internal networks ?

The network is clearly visible.  In this case you probably know all the equipment used ( the routers, switches, cables etc). The important thing is that you pay to install [...]

Frankly – there are as many definitions as people so I do not want to add to the confusion by trying to define it yet again.
So let us explore all the different things that people are calling cloud computing and keep our minds open till a consensus definition is reached.
In the next series of posts [...]