Cloud Computing

We already have stumbled upon the term “cloud computing” in the previous discussions. From
the past lessons, including this one, you have already used the “cloud” in producing outputs for
this class. Give yourself a minute to think about the outputs the used “Cloud Computing.”

Advantages Disadvantages

1. No need to install 1. Can be hampered down by slow

2. Saves hard disk space
3. Easy access to your software/files;
can be ran anywhere as long as there
is internet connection
4. Saves your money from buying
software licenses and additional hard
disk space
5. No need to update because it
updates automatically
6. Minimum system requirements
internet speed; no connection, no
cloud computing
2. May still require compatible software
like a browser
3. You do not own the software; you are
simply renting it.
4. Security risk of doings things over the
internet as opposed to your personal
computer alone
5. More prone to hacking

7. Back up and data recovery are relatively 6.Limited control over the infrastructure
easier than on a physical device itself
THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF PLATFORM.

1. Social Media Platform.

● allow you/us to create not only personal accounts but also
pages and groups where you can share content.
● restricted to Facebook’s “one-size fits all” design. Plus side,
Facebook has billions of users.
● For example Linkedln is a type of a social networking site
where its focus is on business and professional networking.
2. Blogging Platforms.
● Websites like WordPress, Tumblr, and Blogger focus on content
and design.
● It typically looks like a newsletter where you are given options to
change the design to your liking.
● you can manipulate the design.

3 Content Management System (CMS).

● Is a computer application (sometimes online or browser-based)

that allows you to publish, edit and manipulate, organize and delete
web content.
● CMS is used in blogs, news websites, and shopping.

SOURCE:https://vincentbarroblog.wordpress.com/2017/10/04/lesson-7-online-platforms-for-ict-c
ontent-development/
What is online platform

● Technologies that are grouped to be used as a base which applications processes or

technologies are developed

SOURCE:https://www.slideshare.net/markjhonoxillo/empowerment-technologies-online-platform
s-for-ict-content-development