A Guide for Understanding Cloud Computing

BlueCoat: This white paper from Blue Coat attempts to do the following:

• “Describe a set of characteristics that are typically associated with a cloud
  computing solution.
• “Define what is currently meant by private, public and hybrid cloud computing
  solutions and describe how those definitions are likely to change over time.
• “Identify the potential cost savings and other benefits that are associated with
  cloud computing.
• “Describe the three primary classes of public cloud computing: Software-as-a-
  Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service.
• “Provide multiple examples of each class of public cloud computing, along with
  representative pricing and service level agreements.”

It also explains how BlueCoat products and services can contribute to a cloud computing environment.