Fun test: 15 ways to determine whether cloud computing

1 if the nominal is "grid" or "OGSA (open Grid service architecture)" ... Well, it's not a cloud.

2 If you need to provide the manufacturer with a dozens of-page requirement specification ... Well, it's not a cloud.

3 If you can not use your own credit card to buy ... Well, it's not a cloud.

4 if they want to sell you hardware equipment ... Well, it's not a cloud.

5 If the API is not provided ... Well, it's not a cloud.

6 If you need to reconfigure your system ... Well, it's not a cloud.

7 If you cannot deploy (provision) server between 10 minutes ... Well, it's not a cloud.

8 If you cannot revoke the (deprovision) server between 10 minutes ... Well, it's not a cloud.

9 If you know the exact location of the machine you are using ... Well, it's not a cloud.

10 If you need a consultant to help you ... Well, it's not a cloud.

11 If you need to prepare the required number of machines in advance list ... Well, it's not a cloud.

12 If it only runs one operating system ... Well, it's not a cloud.

13 If you don't have to connect it to your own machine ... Well, it's not a cloud.

14 If you need to install the software to use it ... Well, it's not a cloud.

15 If you have all of these hardware ... Well, it's not a cloud.