The document discusses data in the cloud and virtual data centers (VDCs). It describes VDCs as facilities that house computer systems and associated telecommunications and storage components. The document outlines the components of a VDC including front-end, middle-tier, and back-end servers. It also discusses the architecture of VDCs and the functional requirements and issues they face, such as reliability, power needs, and cooling. Additionally, the document provides an overview of cloud infrastructure using AWS as an example and describes the iSCSI standard for transporting block storage over IP networks.