1. Cloud Computing
Andrew Bourget
E-Commerce
Spring 2012

3. • The term Cloud Computing means different
things to different folks, describe in your own
word what you think Cloud Computing is.
• There are some great cloud sites on the
Internet, try to find one that is unusual and
describe its model.

4. • When, why and by whom was the term Cloud
Computing coined?
• do you think “mobile computing” enhances or
diminishes the need for cloud computing?
Why or why not?
• Who are the current “Titans” in the cloud
arena? What kinds of services do they
provide? Give examples of some “unique”
cloud services offerings.

5. • Distinguish the difference between a public
cloud and private cloud. Create a graphic
image in Powerpoint that illustrates how both
work. Do not use a graphic from the web, use
the tools available in Powerpoint create your
own model. You may work from a model
found on the web, but make it your own.

6. • Discuss who is best suited for cloud-
computing services, and explain why.
• Identify what considerations must be looked
at before going down the “cloudy road”?
• Research the topic and create a chart that lists
the pro’s and con’s.

7. • Decide what’s next in terms “the cloud”. We
know that there are three stages in any
technology evolution or revolution;
innovation, consolidation, and re-invention.
Where do you think we are with “cloud
computing” and why?
• How do you think the issue of Net Neutrality
will impact cloud computing moving forward?

8. • Is there one business model better suited for
cloud computing than another? Explain your
answer.
• Who owns the data stored in the cloud?
Describe what that means.

9. • Will Cloud Computing, Tweeting, and blogging
change ecommerce? If so why, if not why not?

10. • What is difference between Cloud Computing
and Virtualization? Give examples of each

11. • Describe the feature sets of Apples new
iCloud. How does it work?