Facts about Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing is fast becoming the “in” thing today in the Internet circle; whereby, shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand.
Here are 5 facts you should know about cloud computing:
Fact 1: Cloud computing is the latest.
Just look at what changes the cloud can make to the economic equation of IT operation, or what it can bring to agility and security. The adoption driver for Cloud adoption is unbeatable. You do not need to invest millions before using, but paying for what you really need, when you need it. You are not investing in rigidity but buying agility.
Fact 2: Cloud is not really new.
It is based on virtualization, extended file systems and open source operating system and software. It’s not new but it will change forever a part of the industry. The cloud is an innovation. Like the Internet in the 90’s, the cloud is an aggregation of ideas and solutions that will change the IT landscape.
Fact 3: Cloud is generating security concerns about privacy & reliability.
Many cloud infrastructures are based on open source software: Xen for virtualization, Linux for operating system, MySQL for database. If you think privacy and security come with open source, you’ll find what you need in the cloud.
Facts 4: Software Architects, be prepared
The Cloud will change the way applications are designed and built. You will go into a stateless world with strong naming conventions and immediate horizontal scalability. Software will be made to run well on many processors and making them scale linearly when adding horsepower. Drastic changes are coming which will be able to scale and serve millions of users
Fact 5: IT Architect, be prepared to the clouded infrastructure.
The cloud effect is coming fast. Use it when it reduces the TCO of your infrastructure while increasing your agility. Build your own cloud. Use the outsourced one. Or mix both strategies.
The future is cloudy but it makes the internet world looks brighter with the entrance of cloud computing. This innovation is here to stay; so jump in and join the band wagon.