一、云计算定义

云计算是一种模型，它可以实现随时随地，便捷地，随需应变地从可配置计算资源共享池中获取所需的资源（例如，网络、服务器、存储、应用、及服务），资源能够快速供应并释放，使管理资源的工作量和与服务提供商的交互减小到最低限度。

Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. This cloud model is composed of five essential characteristics, three service models, and four deployment models.


二、基本特点

2.1、随需应变的自助服务

消费者可以单方面地按需自动获取计算能力，如服务器时间和网络存储，从而免去了与每个服务提供者进行交互的过程。

On-demand self-service. A consumer can unilaterally provision computing capabilities, such as server time and network storage, as needed automatically without requiring human interaction with each service provider.


2.2、无处不在的网络访问

网络中提供许多可用功能，可通过各种统一的标准机制从多样化的瘦客户端或者胖客户端平台获取（例如，移动电话、笔记本电脑、或PDA掌上电脑）。

Broad network access. Capabilities are available over the network and accessed through standard mechanisms that promote use by heterogeneous thin or thick client platforms (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and workstations).


2.3、资源共享池

服务提供者将计算资源汇集到资源池中，通过多租户模式共享给多个消费者，根据消费者的需求对不同的物理资源和虚拟资源