cloud computing year 9

cloud computing year 9

1. advantages

   • independence- the user can work with their files on different computers
   • Cost – the user doesn’t need to buy the latest software as it might be freely accessible through web apps.
   • 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.
   • Reliable software - web software and browsers are updated online. The user doesn’t have to download the latest updates.

2. Disadvantages

   • Connection – the user can only access their information if they have a network connection.
   • Copyright – the user sometimes loses legal rights to their original material if they store it online.
   • Security - data stored online is vulnerable to security attacks.
   • Software - web apps do not usually have as many detailed functions as a full software package.
   • 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. types of service

   • software- you can pay to use the software remotely
   • storage- allowing you data to be stored remotely on the hosts servers
   • infrastructure- you can pay to use the hosts hardware
   • processing- this means that you could run complicated programs remotely