This document introduces cloud computing concepts for libraries. It defines cloud computing as on-demand access to shared computing resources like networks, servers, storage and services. The document outlines different types of cloud models (public, private, hybrid etc.) and services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). It discusses factors driving libraries' adoption of cloud technologies and lists examples of how libraries currently use the cloud. Both benefits and issues around security, cost and control are presented. The document aims to help libraries assess whether cloud computing meets their needs.
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ALA cloud computing for libraries: an introduction
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DO YOU TRUST YOUR DATA/INFO TO THE CLOUD
A. Yes, I trust my data in the cloud
B. Yes, I put some of my data in the
cloud but I dont really trust it
C. No, I dont trust the cloud at all
57. W H A T H A P P E N S I F
T H E R E S A B R E E C H ?
W H A T H A P P E N S I F T H E Y F O L D ?
W H A T I S T H E U P T I M E ?
W H A T S E C U R I T Y I S O F F E R E D ?
H O W M A N Y S I M U LTA N E O U S U S E R S ?
W H A T A R E Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E B E N C H M A R K S ?
W H A T S U P P O R T I S O F F E R E D ?
M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S
W H A T I S T H E R E S P O N S E T I M E ?