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The Cloud

The cloud refers to physical data centers comprising remote computers and servers that are accessed over a network. Contrary to the misconception that the cloud is an abstract virtual entity detached from physical hardware, cloud services run on real, tangible computing hardware owned and operated by third-party providers.

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Updated 2026-09-09

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The Architecture of Connected Systems: Tracing End-to-End Data Flow @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ch.4 Network Performance and Metrics - The Architecture of Connected Systems: Tracing End-to-End Data Flow @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Bandwidth, Latency, and Networking Misconceptions - The Architecture of Connected Systems: Tracing End-to-End Data Flow @ University of Michigan - Ann Arbor