Cloud storage

Cloud storage

1. Types of Service

   • Processing - this means that you could run complicated programs remotely
   • Software - you can pay to use the software remotely.
   • Infrastructure - You can pay to use the host's hardware
   • Storage - allowing your data to be stored remotely on the host's servers.

2. Disadvantages

   • Copyright - the user sometimes loses legal rights to their original material if they store it online.
   • Connection -the user can only access their information if they have a network connection.
   • Security - data stored online is vulnerable to security attacks.
   • Storage - it is not always possible to store more than a few gigabytes online with one provider, whereas it is possible to purchase a few terabytes of physical storage to save information at home.

3. Advantages

   • Backing up - data backed up in the cloud with a reliable provider can be more reliable than storing your information on a hard drive or USB flash memory stick.
   • Compatibility - documents and files are designed to be compatible across different machines and browsers.
   • Cost - the user doesn’t need to buy the latest software as it might be freely accessible through web apps.
   • Independence - the user can work with their files on different computers.