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  • 2 - Cloud Technology, Organizational Aspects, and Risks

  • from Part I - Subject Matter
  • Kevin McGillivray
  • Book:
    Government Cloud Procurement
    Published online:
    10 December 2021
    Print publication:
    16 December 2021, pp 18-28

  • Summary

    This chapter provides an overview of cloud computing technology. The explanation includes an overview of the differences between traditional outsourcing and cloud computing and how server virtualization makes cloud computing possible. The chapter also identifies the major players in the provision of cloud computing services and the primary cloud computing service and deployment models. The chapter evaluates central security concerns and risks including loss of availability and risks to data portability.