10 Questions
Who is credited with giving prominence to the term 'Cloud computing'?
Eric Schmidt
What was one of the key drivers for the evolution of cloud computing from grid computing technologies?
The need for on-demand computing power
Which visionary in 1969 predicted a future where 'computer utilities' would be as common as electric and telephone utilities?
L. Kleinrock
What major technology component distinguishes cloud computing from traditional grid computing?
Virtualization
What does the text suggest about the relationship between grid computing and cloud computing?
Cloud computing builds on existing grid-based architecture
What is one of the key concepts of cloud computing as mentioned in the text?
Virtualization
How are cloud services generally described in terms of utility?
Using pay-as-you-use business model
What aspect of cloud computing differentiates it from terms like grid computing and utility computing?
Utility-based service model
How can cloud computing potentially benefit developing countries like India according to the text?
By providing improved eGovernance solutions
What is one reason why cloud computing is considered a buzzword today in the text?
Its ability to solve social issues through technology
Explore the history and origins of cloud computing, with insights from L. Kleinrock's 1969 vision of 'computer utilities'. Learn how cloud computing has evolved from a visionary idea to a fundamental part of modern technology.
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