cloud computing

cloud computing

1. diagram

2. what it is?

   • the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer.

3. cloud storage

   • Cloud storage is a model of networked enterprise storage where data is stored in virtualized pools of storage which are generally hosted by third parties. Hosting companies operate large data centers, and people who require their data to be hosted buy or lease storage capacity

4. disavantages

   • Possible downtime. Cloud computing makes your small business dependent on the reliability of your Internet connection. When it's offline, you're offline. And even the most reliable cloud computing service providers suffer server outages now and again.
   • Security issues. How safe is your data? Cloud computing means Internet computing. So you should not be using cloud computing applications that involve using or storing data that you are not comfortable having on the Internet.
   • Cost. At first glance, a cloud computing application may appear to be a lot cheaper than a particular software solution installed and run in-house, but you need to be sure you're comparing apples and apples. Does the cloud application have all the features that the software does and if not, are the missing features important to you

5. benefits

   • Reduce spending on technology infrastructure. Maintain easy access to your information with minimal upfront spending. Pay as you go (weekly, quarterly or yearly), based on demand
   • Improve flexibility. You can change direction without serious “people” or “financial” issues at stake.
   • Improve accessibility. You have access anytime, anywhere, making your life so much easier!

6. different types

7. examples of websites

   • google, microsoft, yahoo

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