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The two words in the phrase ''cloud computing'' have the following interpretations:

* '''Cloud''': As a noun, this is a metaphor for the [[Internet]],<ref name=Metaphor>{{cite web|url=
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* Technology used for the provision of the services.<ref name=IndustryShift>{{cite web|url= http://mictunis.micnetwork.org/Technology/CloudComputing.aspx|title=An Industry Shift Toward Cloud Computing |publisher=Microsoft |date= |accessdate=28 February 2012}}</ref><ref name=CSCorp>{{cite web|url= http://www.csc.com/au/ds/39454/40514-what_is_cloud_computing/|title= What is Cloud Computing? |publisher= Computer Sciences Corporation |date= |accessdate=28 February 2012}}</ref>

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==Cloud services==

As a hosting service, cloud computing is also known as ''cloud hosting'', or as a ''cloud service''.<ref name=Metaphor/><ref name=CloudSystems/><ref name=NISTDefn/><ref name=TerrificCS>{{cite web|url= http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2361500,00.asp|title=13 Terrific Cloud Services for Small Business |author= Lynn, Samara |publisher=PCMAG.com |date= 18 March 2010 |accessdate=28 February 2012}}</ref>

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[[Category:Cloud applications]]
[[Category:Cloud infrastructure]]
[[Category:Cloud platforms]]
[[Category:Cloud storage]]
[[Category:Free software for cloud computing]]
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[[Category:Internet]]