14 Questions
What is the main concern of Maya Nair as mentioned in the text?
Investing in infrastructure for her business
What is the general view of cloud computing as mentioned in the text?
The willingness to pay for always available services without caring about server management or document storage
What are some of the factors contributing to the golden era in computing as mentioned in the text?
Virtualization leveraging powerful hardware and explosion of domain applications
What does Maya Nair want to make use of, according to the text?
Surplus infrastructure
What is the primary focus of Maya Nair's business needs as mentioned in the text?
Application logic and avoiding maintenance and scalability issues
What is the main goal of cloud computing according to the text?
To provide accessibility of documents and applications from anywhere connected through the Internet
What is the definition of cloud computing?
Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand.
According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), what is an essential characteristic of cloud computing?
Rapid elasticity to cope with demand peaks
Which layer of the cloud computing reference model is responsible for delivering end-user applications over the web?
Software as a Service (SaaS)
What is an example of a SaaS application according to the cloud computing reference model?
Google Documents
What is the purpose of the Web 2.0 Interfaces in the cloud computing reference model?
To provide access to the service via standard platforms
Which feature of cloud providers allows resources to be shared across multiple customers?
Resource pooling
What type of computing is cloud computing compared to in the provided text?
Grid computing
What does NIST identify as an essential characteristic for a service to be considered 'Cloud'?
Rapid elasticity
This quiz covers the basics of cloud computing, including its advantages and infrastructure requirements. It also discusses the concept of renting infrastructure and the challenges faced by new businesses in investing in their own infrastructure.
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