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TM Cloud Computing. Delivered. Application Architecture for Cloud Computing Application Architecture for Cloud Computing TM Introduction Cloud computing is a relatively new way of referring to the use of shared CONTRIBUTORS computing resources, and it is an alternative to having local servers handle applications. Cloud computing groups together large numbers of compute servers and other resources and typically offers their combined capacity on an on-demand, pay-per-cycle basis. The end users of a cloud computing network usually have no idea where the servers are physically located – they just spin up their application and start working. Jeff Barr, Evangelist Cloud computing is fully enabled by virtualization technology (hypervisors) and virtual appliances. A virtual appliance is an application that is bundled with all the components that it needs to run, along with a streamlined TM operating system. In a cloud computing environment, a virtual appliance can be instantly provisioned and decommissioned as needed, without complex configuration of the operating environment. Thorsten von Eicken, CTO and Founder This flexibility is the key advantage to cloud computing, and what distinguishes it from ot