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Home > Origins and Influences > Summary of Key Points

Summary of Key Points

The primary business drivers that exposed the need for cloud computing and led to its formation include capacity planning, cost reduction and organizational agility.
The primary technology innovations that influenced and inspired key distinguishing features and aspects of cloud computing include clustering, grid computing and traditional forms of virtualization.

There are several further enabling technologies leveraged by modern cloud-based platforms.

This topic is covered in CCP Module 1: Fundamental Cloud Computing.

For more information regarding the Cloud Certified Professional (CCP) curriculum, visit www.cloudschool.com.

The architectural model upon which this design pattern is based is further covered in:

Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology & Architecture by Thomas Erl, Zaigham Mahmood,
Ricardo Puttini

(ISBN: 9780133387520, Hardcover, 260+ Illustrations, 528 pages)

For more information about this book, visit www.servicetechbooks.com.