.. _cloud_card:

Introduction to HPC Cloud
=========================

This section provides a broader context for HPC Cloud and the essential characteristics 
of cloud infrastructure with respect to HPC. 

It introduces the implemented CINECA cloud model with specific focus on roles and responsibilities 
together with the budgeting and accounting rules in place at CINECA for Cloud projects.

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 2
   :hidden:
   
   what_is_cloud
   cineca_cloud_model
   budget_accounting


.. grid:: 3

    .. grid-item-card::  **What is cloud computing**
      :link: what_is_cloud_card
      :link-type: ref

    .. grid-item-card:: **CINECA HPC Cloud model**
      :link: cineca_cloud_model_card
      :link-type: ref

    .. grid-item-card:: **Budget and accounting**
      :link: budget_accounting_card
      :link-type: ref