Cloud Computing: A New Era of IT Opportunity and Challenges

K Sampath Kumar, M Ronith, B Sanjay Krishna, Mohammed Jasam

Abstract: This paper gives an overview at the structure and working of the idea of cloud computing. This paper consists of the basic idea of cloud computing, its various characteristics along with its components, architecture and also the different types of cloud computing. In this paper the various terms and various concepts related to cloud computing are explained. This paper concludes with the current research and projects that are being performed in cloud computing.

Keywords: Cloud Computing, Cloud Technologies, Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud