This page provides and entry point to everything related to distributed systems including cloud computing and services. 

Here, the following things are discussed:

• Cloud Computing
• Service Terminology
• Service Properties
• Network Protocols

Fixed Endpoint #

A physical device, fixed in its location that provided a man/machine interface to cloud services and applications. A fixed endpoint typically uses one method and protocol to connect to cloud services and applications.

Mobile Endpoint #

A physical device, often carried by the user that provided a man/machine interface to cloud services and applications. A Mobile Endpoint may use multiple methods and protocols to connect to cloud services and applications.