CLOUD

 

 

Using of computing resources [Software , Hardware] to deliver them as a service is reffered to as Cloud Computing.

 

It means using central remote servers, internet to maintain applications & data instead of individual computers or PC's.

 

In short, it refers to, or it is providing Software Storage Devices, and Data Access, not needing physical location of a system.

 

By using Cloud Computing, the customers and businesses can use and access their files stored online without installation.

 

Types

• Public Cloud

• Private Cloud

• Hybrid Cloud

 

Cloud Service Models

• IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service - Eg Amazon, EC2

• SaaS - Software as a Service - Eg Google Apps

• PaaS - Platform as a Service - Eg Google Apps Engine

 

Legal Concerns In A Cloud

• Data Protection & Compliance

• Multi Tenancy Issues

• Cyber crimes in Cloud Computing

• Security & Privacy Issues

• IPR issues in cloud

• E - Commerce in cloud

• Jurisdictional Issues

• Liability of Cloud Service Provides

• Drafting of Cloud Related Agreements

          - SLA's in Cloud

          - SaaS Agreement

          - PaaS Agreement

          - Virtualization Agreement

          - SaaS Reseller Agreement

          - NDA in Cloud

          - CSP & End User Agreement [Cloud Service Provider]