Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

1. Advantages

   • It doesn't cost anything to access.
   • It backs up your files in the cloud.
   • The user can access their files from different devices.
   • Updates will update automatically so the user doesn't have to download the latest updates.
   • It is easy to increase the amount of storage.

2. Disadvantages

   • The user can only access the information if they have internet connection.
   • Data stored online is vulnerable to security attacks.
   • Cloud computing services such as storage, software, processing and infrastructure can be expensive.

3. Types of services

   • Storage - provides a service to allow your data to be stored remotely on the hosts service.
   • Software - you can pay to use the software remotely.
   • Infrastructure - you can pay to use the hosts software.
   • Computer Processing - you could run complicated programmes remotely.