Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

1. Advantages

   • The user can work with their files on different computers
     • The user does not need to buy the latest software
       • The web software and browsers are updated online

2. Disadvantages

   • Data that is stored online is vulnerable to security attacks
   • The user can only access their information if they have a good internet connection
   • The user sometimes loses legal rights to their original material if they store it online

3. Types of service

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