cloud architecture

Definitions

The conceptual design and structural configuration of the components, services, and software applications that comprise a cloud computing environment.

The arrangement of hardware, software, and network resources used to deliver cloud services, including how these elements interact to ensure scalability, security, and performance.

Examples

Our engineering team is currently redesigning the cloud architecture to improve system scalability and reduce latency.

A well-planned cloud architecture is essential for ensuring data security and compliance in a hybrid environment.

The consultant provided a detailed assessment of our existing cloud architecture and recommended several cost-optimization strategies.

Synonyms

cloud infrastructure cloud design cloud framework cloud topology cloud ecosystem distributed systems design cloud computing model

Antonyms

on-premises infrastructure monolithic architecture legacy hardware local server setup physical data center bare-metal infrastructure standalone computing