Chapter 2. Cloud: A New Operations Model for IT

Thanks to a lot of new and exciting technology, a cloud operational model is possible within businesses of all sizes. While virtualization, automation, and software-defined networking are components that can be used in building a cloud, the most valuable aspect is not the technology itself, but how the technology can be used to streamline and accelerate the delivery of applications and services that the business can leverage to meet its goals and objectives. The point of this chapter is to discuss the operational benefits and capabilities that cloud offers and to give the context needed to better understand the types of questions you may see on the CCNA Cloud Administration exam.

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