Evolution or Revolution? Cloud Computing brings new tools and operational methodologies that enable IT professionals to more quickly satisfy the ever-growing demands of their users. The adoption of cloud computing also implies the emergence of new roles and responsibilities within IT management as the need for specialized skills in cloud deployment, management, and utilization continues to grow.

At Eucalyptus Systems, we have been involved in discussions regarding the impact of cloud computing on IT roles — both in terms of the evolution of traditional roles (e.g. System Administrator, Network Administrator, etc.) and new roles likely to emerge with the arrival of Cloud Computing. Below we offer some initial results from our discussions, including the following definitions of what we see as the primary IT roles within Cloud Computing — first the well-established IT roles, then the brand new ones.

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