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Understanding Cloud Computing Basics

Cloud computing allows users to access computing resources like applications, servers, and data storage over the internet. It provides advantages like improved data safety through storage on multiple servers, accessibility without transferring files, and easy sharing and collaboration. However, it also poses disadvantages such as reliance on internet access and potential security issues if the cloud storage is not secure. There are three types of cloud computing: private, public, and hybrid.

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Understanding Cloud Computing Basics

Cloud computing allows users to access computing resources like applications, servers, and data storage over the internet. It provides advantages like improved data safety through storage on multiple servers, accessibility without transferring files, and easy sharing and collaboration. However, it also poses disadvantages such as reliance on internet access and potential security issues if the cloud storage is not secure. There are three types of cloud computing: private, public, and hybrid.

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Cloud Computing

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What is cloud Cloud computing is an on-demand
access, via the internet, to computing
computing? resources like applications, servers, data
storage, development tools, networking
capabilities, and more.
It’s main purpose
The purpose of cloud computing is to provide easy access to
computing resources and IT services
Advantages And Disadvantages

Advantages Disadvantages
Data safety: The files are protected Uses Internet: If you need to access your
against disasters since they are stored in files and don’t have access to internet, it could
multiple servers. lead to delays.

Security: If the cloud storage is not secure


Access: There won’t be a need to transfer
enough, you may face issues.
files with USB.
Risks: Although very rare, cloud service could
Sharing and Collaborating: A link can be temporarily unavailable. Another risk is that
be sent and it can be downloaded. An entire the company offering you service might go out
folder can also be shared for group project. of business and you may lose your data.
Types
Private: This consists of an infrastructure that
There are 3 types of is owned by a single business. This model can
be hosted in-house or can be externally
cloud computing. hosted. Although expensive, the private cloud
model is well suited for large organizations
with a focus on security, customizability, and
computing power.

Public: This consists of services and


infrastructure that are shared by all
organizations. With huge available space,
scalability becomes easier in public cloud
solutions. Organizations pay public cloud
models on a pay-per-use basis, making it a
suitable solution for smaller businesses
looking out to save money.

Hybrid: A combination of both public and


private clouds, a hybrid cloud combines the
two models to create a tailored solution that
allows both platforms to interact seamlessly.
History Cloud computing is believed to
have been invented by J.C.R.
icklider in the 1960s th hs ork on
ARPANET to connect people and
data from anywhere at anytime.
The first use of cloud computing
occurred on August 9, 2006.

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