Select from the following list four (4) topics and discuss. Use only 50-words max per topic to discuss and present your answer. The discussion questions this week are from Chapter 2 (Jamsa, 2013).
Chapter 2 topics:

Define and describe PaaS
List the benefits of PaaS
Describe the potential disadvantages of PaaS
Describe how a cloud-based database management system differs from an on-site database.
List the computing resources normally provided with PaaS.
Assume your company must deploy a .NET solution to the cloud. Discuss the options available to developers. Research on the web and estimate the costs associated with deploying a PaaS solution.
Assume your company must deploy a PHP or Java solution to the cloud. Discuss the options available to developers. Research on the web and estimate the costs associated with deploying a PaaS solution.

NOTE: You are required to use at least two-peer reviewed sources (besides your textbook) to answer the above questions.