Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics and more over the Internet ("the cloud") to offer faster innovation, flexible resources and economies of scale. It allows users to access applications from anywhere with an Internet connection rather than installing them on a local computer. The advantages of cloud computing include scalability, ubiquitous network access, increased data security and backup, and cost reductions. However, it also relies on an Internet connection, has compatibility issues with some devices, and users have less control over and visibility of the physical server locations.
2. What Is Cloud Computing? Definition: “Cloud Computing is the movement of all computing into the network of all connected devices...the way to think about how we are going be delivering computing services in the future” – Tim O’Reilly
3. The Techy Bit Cloud SaaS Applications PaaS Platform IaaS Infrastructure
The Cloud is a metaphor for the internet.Cloud computing is the means of using the internet for your computing needs. For example....
Infrastructure – Where cloud hosting takes place. Cloud hosting companies have large amounts of server that are offered to customer as fully outsources services. Platform – Application – the software that is installed and accessible on the cloud
Microsoft office = google docsPhotoshop = splashupMsn Messenger = meeboWindows 7 = Cloudo
Microsoft office = google docsPhotoshop = splashupMsn Messenger = meeboWindows 7 = Cloudo
Scalability – easy to grow or shrink your computing power dependant on demand, you just request more/less from hostGrowing or shrinking in size is instant...no need for physical hardwareReduced cost because you only pay for as much as you use – like power meter. No capital cost.
