Federal Cloud Computing

Chapter 2

Cloud Computing Standards

Information in this chapter:

• Introduction

• Standards Development Primer

• Cloud Computing Standardization Drivers

• Identifying Standards for Federal Cloud Computing Adoption

Introduction

Standardization can be characterized as the process by which new standards are developed or new products are brought to market implementing standards. A standard (or technical standard) can be classified differently and published by many different organizations. In Table 2.1 the generally accepted definitions are provided for what constitutes a standard for use by the US government.

Table 2.1 Sources of the US Government Definition of Standard

Source	Definition
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) ...