Federal Cloud Computing Framework

The Federal Cloud Computing Framework provides a high-level overview of the key functional components for cloud computing services for the Government. The Framework is neither an architecture nor an operating model. The Framework is a functional view of the key capabilities required to enable cloud computing. The framework consists of three major categories including:

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 * Cloud service delivery capabilities - Core capabilities required to deliver cloud services
 * Cloud services – Services delivered by the cloud
 * Cloud user tools – Tools or capabilities that enable users to procure, manage, and use the