These transactions are recorded in the general journal first, and typically include more information than is included in the accounting ledger; the balance of each account is not included. As in the accounting ledger, however, the credits and debits listed in the general journal must total zero.
Grid Computing is a form of distributed system with non-interactive workloads. Utility Computing is a business model where computing resources are metered. Cloud Computing is a form of utility computing that allows developers to develop, deploy and run applications.
Operations that involve a network. The term often refers to the public Internet; however, a cloud may also be a private, internal network (see cloud). Following are common cloud-based operations: Desktop and Mobile Apps (Public Internet) Desktop, smartphone and tablet apps are downloaded from the Internet and installed.