A cloud operating system operates within cloud computing and provides a virtualized environment. This operating system manages the execution, operation, and processes of virtual servers, machines, and infrastructure. Besides, it manages the software resources as well as back-end hardware. We can also call it a virtual operating system. However, the cloud operating system’s functionality varies based on the virtual environment and cloud services in use. We can technically describe it as a lightweight operating system that stores data and accesses web-based applications from a remote server. Google Chrome OS and Microsoft Windows Azure are two examples of cloud operating systems. Here we have discussed 10 most popular cloud OS. Read more..