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How Cloud Computing Works" ­Let's say you're an executive at a large corporation. Your particular responsibilities include making sure that all of your employees have the right hardware and software they need to do their jobs. Buying computers for everyone isn't enough -- you also have to purchase software or software licenses to give employees the tools they require. Whenever you have a new hire, you have to buy more software or make sure your current software license allows another user.

It's so stressful that you find it difficult to go to sleep on your huge pile of money every night. Soon, there may be an alternative for executives like you. Instead of installing a suite of software for each computer, you'd only have to load one application. In a cloud computing system, there's a significant workload shift. There's a good chance you've already used some form of cloud computing. What makes up a cloud computing system? Tap into the Virtual Wave..and Win - Networking White Paper Library. Discussion on iCloud in the business setting: Evaluating the pros and cons.

Erik Eckel looks at iCloud from the perspective of the small business. Can it be utilized for more than personal storage? Apple's iCloud announcement earned quite a few headlines. The attention is well deserved. The new cloud-based service, due for imminent release, enables synchronizing iTunes, photos, apps and books across multiple devices, including Macs, iPads, iPhones, and even Windows computers. But those aren't the features compelling small organizations to leverage iCloud. Why iCloud? Small businesses that wish to simply sync mail, contacts and calendar information across multiple devices will find iCloud an easy choice. iCloud will also sync iWork documents, spreadsheets and presentations across the common devices numerous small businesses use: iPhones, iPads and a Mac or Windows PC.

Where iCloud will really shine, though, is providing additional protection against some of the most vexing frustrations users encounter. Why iCloud may not be right My prediction. Yo, Coders in Da House! Rap Meets Software. Mobile Home Bloggers Messages Tw | Fb | In | Rss Operations Software Application Transformation Software Storage Essentials John W. Yo, Coders in Da House! , Editor in Chief , 5/7/2012 Bio Email This Print Comment 6 comments Never let it be said that software developers don't have a sense of humor, or rhythm. Designed by Linus Torvalds of Linux fame and launched in 2005, Git, the source code management system, has won legions of loyal users. And now, Git has been immortalized in its own rap song. {*style:<i>so git hubbers just keep iterating git tag all them versions keep the changelog stating a brief description of things dun change always using semantic versioning raaaaanges its not dangerous internet strangers open-source bangers coding in hangers pull request slangers that you dont wanna anger break the bank at the Tangiers flow like Danny Ocean drink git kool-aide its a powerful potion </i>*} Squires is hardly alone.

{*style:<i>I'm a developer in many senses of the word cause I make these applications. Gizmodo, the Gadget Guide. What You Need to Know About Arc Flashes - Networking White Paper Library.