Vallador, John Kenneth P.

BSIT-3F

What is Cloud computing?

Cloud computing is a technology that allows users to access and use computing
resources, such as servers, storage, databases, networking, and software, over the
internet. These resources are hosted and managed by remote data centers, often
provided by cloud service providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft
Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
What is Edge computing?
Edge computing refers to the practice of processing data closer to its source or the
“edge” of the network, rather than in a centralized cloud data center. It aims to
reduce latency, improve real-time processing, and enhance the efficiency of data
transmission by placing computing resources closer to where data is generated.
What is Fog computing?
Fog computing is a concept that falls between cloud and edge computing. It
extends cloud computing capabilities to the edge of the network, typically within
the local area network (LAN) or on the edge devices themselves. Fog computing is
designed to address the limitations of pure edge computing by providing a more
flexible and distributed computing model for IoT (Internet of Things) and other
applications.