A Conceptual Framework of Deploying Cloud IaaS in Higher Educational Institutions

Abstract

All cloud services require the fundamental layer known as Infrastructure as a service (IaaS). Clouds have the benefit of being cost effective, while improving productivity. This paper is focused on a proposed conceptual model for deploying Cloud IaaS in Higher Educational Institutions in Africa with Nigeria as a Case Study. As an IT professional working in the educational sector in this region the investigator has experience the gains of ICT in both learning and dissemination of information Though the focus of this research is on Nigeria, the resulting structure can be implemented across the African continent and other developing countries.