Cloud Computing Model

The Cloud Computing Model

 

According to OASIS (Organisation for Advancement of Structured Information Standards), the cloud computing reference model is an abstract model which consists of functions of a cloud computing environment and categorises it into two types of layers. Abstraction and Cross-Function Layers. They are divided into five logical layers and three cross-layer functions.

The logical layers include:

•  Physical Layer
• Virtual Layer
•  Control Layer
•  Service Orchestration Layer
•  Service Layer

The Cross-Layer Functions include:

• Business Continuity
• Security
• Service Management