It seems that everyone today is talking about the cloud in some form or another - whether it's cloud backups, private vs. public cloud, or cloud security - but in order to actually understand and overcome the technical challenges associated with a cloud-based infrastructure, it's critical to first have a basic understanding of how cloud works.

This white paper is here to provide you with exactly that - an overview of the cloud and all it has to offer. In this paper, learn exactly what cloud storage is and how it's deployed, discover the differences between public, private and hybrid clouds, and understand the latest trends in cloud security and data protection. Read on to determine if and how the cloud is a viable solution for your infrastructure.