In many data centers, this could take several weeks to purchase, install and configure a server environment just for an integrated development environment or a separate quality assurance environment. You're heard about "The Cloud" and are interested pursuing cloud based hosting for your application.

1. What are some of the benefits to adopting a cloud-based environment?

2. What are some of the concerns?

3. If you were outsourcing your servers to another hosting company other than your own company's network, is there really a difference?