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Cloud Computing
Aug. 11, 2021, 8:20 a.m.What is it?
Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage (cloud storage) and computing power, without direct active management by the user. The term is generally used to describe data centres available to many users over the Internet.
Cloud computing is named as such because the information being accessed is found remotely in the cloud or a virtual space. Companies that provide cloud services enable users to store files and applications on remote servers and then access all the data via the Internet. This means the user is not required to be in a specific place to gain access to it, allowing the user to work remotely.
KEY POINTS
- Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet, including data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software.
- Cloud-based storage makes it possible to save files to a remote database and retrieve them on demand.
- Services can be both public and private—public services are provided online for a fee while private services are hosted on a network to specific clients.
Types of Cloud Services
Regardless of the kind of service, cloud computing services provide users with a series of functions including:
- Email (Gmail, Custom emails)
- Storage, backup, and data retrieval
- Creating and testing apps
- Analysing data
- Audio and video streaming (YouTube, Soundcloud, Vimeo, etc…)
- Delivering software on demand (Web & Mobile Apps)
Types of Cloud Computing
Cloud computing is not a single piece of technology like a microchip or a cell phone. Rather, it's a system primarily comprised of three services: software-as-a-service (SaaS), infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), and platform-as-a-service (PaaS).
Advantages:
- High Speed
- Back-up and restore data
- Automatic Software Integration
- Reliability
- Mobility
- Unlimited storage capacity
- Collaboration
- Quick Deployment
Disadvantages:
- Performance Can Vary
- Technical Issues
- Security Threat in the Cloud
- Downtime
- Internet Connectivity
- Lower Bandwidth
- Lack of Support
Conclusion
Despite all the Cloud Computing advantages and disadvantages, we can't deny the fact that Cloud Computing is the fastest growing part of network-based computing. It offers a great advantage to customers of all sizes: simple users, developers, enterprises and all types of organizations. So, this technology is here to stay for a very long time.