Cloud computing with Linux OS?

i read in many sites that Linux OS is the best OS for cloud computing. is that true?


and if true, what about the processing time,security?


and what are the advantages and disadvantages of using it for cloud computing?|||The benefits of cloud computing鈥攁ccessing your data and applications stored on remote hardware by way of the Internet instead of keeping it all in your local workstation鈥攕till requires a leap of logic for many. But now that a workstation can go anywhere as a smartphone, a stripped-down netbook, or even an e-book reader, it's practically a virtual desktop operating in conjunction with a virtual server anyway. If the user can be anywhere, so can the source for data and applications.|||Your going to have to explain what you mean by "cloud computing" because it means a whole lot of different things to different people.


Do you mean:


Using a low powered device (netbook or tablet) to access applications on the web using a browser?


Or


Using a central server as a collaborative meeting site were multiple workstations share data


Or


Using leased computing power to set up virtual machines to dynamically add computing power on demand


Or


Using a distributed computing model where hundreds or thousands of computers to form a supercomputer over the Internet


There are other descriptions, but you get the idea.


"Cloud computing is just a buzzword. You'll need to decide what model you are talking about before there can be a real answer to your question.

Could you please tell me some IT support providers offer Cloud Computing Support?

Jerry, please visit www.theresearchpedia.com It has profiles of lot of niche and large cloud computing vendors along with their offering to help you out in choosing a good one. Also if you are looking for some insights on cloud market, The Research Pedia also has interesting articles in cloud and virtualization space. But the best part is - in case of any issues you can also request an article or a vendor profile and it will be developed and posted on the web for you!|||IMO, Ziptech Services Ltd. is the best option for you. They are providing Cloud Computing Support without any hidden cost.

What are the differences between the Cloud Computing Model and the Client-Server Model ?

Client-Server is more localized while the Cloud is global. The Client-Server can essentially be a sub-directory of the wider encompassing Cloud but not always.





On a scale lets assume the Client-Server is your network, the Cloud is then the rest of the world network outside of your core (server) gateway, and can technically be measured to infinity; which is what the cloud represents.

Current which companies have adapted cloud computing?

i know of star bucks but which other companies had already adapted cloud computing,


i have to write assignment on cloud computing so f u can give me ideas abt what to include in my assignment on cloud computing|||Many companies adopted Cloud Computing and invested a lot





Main Cloud Providers (and of course adapters)


Google (Google AppEngine)


Amazon (Amazon Web Services -AWS-)


Microsoft (Microsoft Windows Azure)


SalesForce (Force Platform)





Companies who adapt and implement cloud based solutions


IBM


HP


Fujitsu


Dell





you can start with the main providers -first list- and get their clients

What is Cloud Computing?

Can anyone explain what is cloud computing both technical and non-technical and if anyone can site some examples that uses cloud computing. Thank you very much :)|||The term was adopted from the use of cloud symbols to represent the internet in diagrams and charts. This can be availed online where customers can get storage services, virtual servers, applications and so much more.|||Most of the time, “cloud computing” could be the standby time with the Internet to perform applications or store data. Until recently, most software packages ran on your own laptop or computer. Cloud computing changes that: programs run using a remote server (or servers), accessed by (however , not stored on) your personal computer. Web-based email? Cloud computing. Google Apps? Cloud computing. Facebook? Cloud computing.|||Home example: You have a bunch of stuff you want to back up, so if your house burns down or gets hit by a 787, you won't lose the pictures of the kids. You pay for an online backup service, which stores that data on a bunch of servers somewhere. That's using the cloud.





Corporate example: A company wants a web site with a ton of web based services, but they don't want to pay for or manage the infrastructure themselves. They pay someone else (like Amazon) to host their services for them. That's using the cloud.





Basically, instead of doing stuff with your own computer or your own network, you do it on a server over the internet.|||Cloud computing is about having infrastructure, software and platforms delivered to the end users via the internet. Computing resources are availed online where customers can get storage services, virtual servers, applications and so much more.


Since you will be accessing services through the internet, cloud computing allows you access to resources regardless of your location.


for more details:|||technical (kind of): cloud computing is essentially a simple way of sharing information over internet, LAN (local area network) or ad-hoc.





non-technical: its a way of sending stuff from one computer to another without any stupid wires to trip over.|||google it.


see sun micro systems and microsoft also,

Is cloud computing a step backwards?

Years ago when I was a programmer and computer operator we had virtual computing. You would use a dumb terminal to dial up the mainframe computer and run programs. Everything was stored on the mainframe. Your terminal was just a Selectric Typewriter. Other than having wireless connections and a much better interface how is cloud computing different?|||For your typical user, cloud computing isn't much different than using a mainframe. The biggest difference is that it allows you to access your work from anywhere in the world, instead of needing to be in the same room or on the same machine.





From a developer's perspective, they are much different. For one thing, cloud computing is built around scalability. Cloud programs are designed to be run on multiple servers simultaneously, so you can get much more power than you can on a single desktop. And if you get more users, you can just add more machines. Cloud computing allows your programs to always be up-to-date since you're getting it straight from the developer every time you run it. It allows you to offload responsibility for maintenance to the original developer (since they're running the servers, you don't need to worry about the program crashing)

Is there any possiblites to combine cloud computing and autonomic computing?

cloud computing and autonomic computing|||Anything is possible, the question is do we understand how to do it reasonably.





I think you are asking a question that isn't suited for Yahoo Answers. If i were you i would find a tech forum to ask the question instead of hoping that someone with some actual knowledge will come along and answer.