ABSTRACT
The paper would discuss the possibilities of using cloud computing as a solution to expand work efficiency at Taiz
university (TU) Computer Center and Information Technology (CCIT) labs, these Labs equipped with hardware
and software resources. Cloud computing has been adopted for managing the labs to facilitate maintenance and
network management according to cloud computing characteristics, also paper has studied the different types of
cloud-based computing to decide the appropriate type that would gain significant advantages for students and
lecturers. Surely result of this paper will be the guideline for all universities in Yemen to use the cloud computing
in different areas of their work.
Keywords: - Distributed computing system , Network computing ,Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service
(IAAS) layer, Platform As A Service (PAAS) layer, Software As A Service (SAAS) layer, private cloud, pubic
cloud, hybrid cloud.