Introduction to Cloud

Computing
Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services—including
servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the
internet. These services offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and
economies of scale.

by Nitish Kumar Thakur

Definition of Cloud Computing
On-Demand Access Multi-Tenancy Scalability
Cloud computing provides It allows multiple users to Users can easily scale
on-demand access to share the same services to accommodate
resources and services infrastructure securely. their needs.
without user intervention.
Benefits of Cloud Computing

1 Cost Efficiency 2 Flexibility 3 Disaster Recovery

Reduces the need for Users have the flexibility Efficient data backup
upfront infrastructure to scale services as and disaster recovery
investment. needed. solutions.
Types of Cloud Computing Models
Public Cloud Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud
Services are delivered over the Operated solely for a single Combines public and private
public internet and available to organization, ensuring full clouds, allowing data and
anyone who wants to use control over infrastructure and applications to be shared
them. resources. between them.
Key Components of Cloud Computing

3 2 4
Servers Storage Networking
Common Cloud Computing Services

Software as a Service Platform as a Service Infrastructure as a

(SaaS) (PaaS) Service (IaaS)
Delivers software over the Provides a platform allowing Offers virtualized computing
internet, eliminating the need to customers to develop, run, and resources over the internet.
install and run applications on manage applications without
individual computers. dealing with the infrastructure.
Security Considerations in Cloud
Computing
Data Encryption
1 Ensuring data privacy and protection through encryption techniques.

Identity Access Management

2 Implementing policies for controlling user access to cloud resources.

Resilient Architecture
3 Designing cloud systems for resiliency and fault tolerance.
Challenges of Cloud Computing
Adoption
Data Security Integration Performance &
Concerns Complexity Downtime
Addressing issues related Integrating cloud services Managing performance and
to compliance and data with existing IT dealing with potential
protection. infrastructure. downtime situations.
Case Studies of Successful Cloud
Computing Implementations
1 Netflix
Migrated to the cloud to improve scalability and deliver a seamless
streaming experience.

2 Salesforce
Utilized cloud infrastructure to revolutionize customer relationship
management.

3 Spotify
Leveraged cloud services for seamless music streaming and user
personalization.
Future Trends in Cloud Computing
Edge Computing Integration with Internet of Things (IoT)
devices.

Quantum Computing Exploring quantum computing’s potential

impact on cloud technology.

Serverless Computing More efficient use of cloud resources without

managing servers.