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Authors:
Tobias Kurze
Markus Klems
David Bermbach
Alexander Lenk
Stefan Tai
Marcel Kunze
Keywords: Cloud Computing, Cloud Federation, Reference Architecture, Lock-In, Hold-Up, Integration
Abstract:
This paper suggests a definition of the term Cloud Federation, a concept of service aggregation characterized by interoperability features, which addresses the economic problems of vendor lock-in and provider integration. Furthermore, it approaches challenges like performance and disaster-recovery through methods such as co-location and geographic distribution. The concept of Cloud Federation enables further reduction of costs due to partial outsourcing to more cost-efficient regions, may satisfy security requirements through techniques like fragmentation and provides new prospects in terms of legal aspects. Based on this concept, we discuss a reference architecture that enables new service models by horizontal and vertical integration. The definition along with the reference architecture serves as a common vocabulary for discussions and suggests a template for creating value-added software solutions.
Pages: 32 to 38
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2011
Publication date: September 25, 2011
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-4294
ISBN: 978-1-61208-153-3
Location: Rome, Italy
Dates: from September 25, 2011 to September 30, 2011