Hi arunmag, if you're using a windows 7 professional or ultimate system, there's built-in web server capability for you to setup local web server, you may turn on Internet Information Services (web management tools - IIS Management console, World Wide Web Services) from services console.
for connecting to the cloud, suggest to check the cloud provider if there's particular application you need to install.
It would be best to direct your questions to the provider of your intended setup.
Hope this help.