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Akamai on Cloud Computing

April 22nd, 2009 • Comments Off on Akamai on Cloud Computing

Some nice videos about Cloud Computing and how it could reduce global warning. This is the point of view from Akamai so not necessary mine. I do not think that they use a proper definition of Cloud Computing.

Also some videos are a little bit to much like a commercial. Anyhow some ideas and facts are nice to read.

http://www.akamai.com/html/misc/ted.html

Sun Cloud API

April 17th, 2009 • Comments Off on Sun Cloud API

Lew Tucker describes the Sun Cloud API:

A "hype free" approach to Cloud computing

April 17th, 2009 • 2 Comments

McKinsey & Co. released a report which they claim to be ‘a "hype free" approach starting with the most basic question of what a "cloud" actually is.’:


http://uptimeinstitute.org/content/view/353/319

Ever wanted to know how Sun defines Cloud computing?

April 3rd, 2009 • Comments Off on Ever wanted to know how Sun defines Cloud computing?

Sun released a nice document describing what Cloud computing is and how you can use it. It’s called "A guide to get started with Cloud Computing".

Open Grid Forum 25 wrapup

April 3rd, 2009 • Comments Off on Open Grid Forum 25 wrapup

The OGF homepage released an wrapup of the last event. Seems to be that the Cloud Interface API BoF session I co-chaired was a highlight. Just like the session "from Grid to Clouds" where I presented RESERVOIR. Afterall a great OGF event. The complete wrapup is here.