CLOUD

CLOUD

1. CLOUD SERVICES

   • CLOUD APPLICATIONS
     • WEB APPLICATIONS
       • Cloud and web applications access data residing on distant storage.
         • Both use
           • server processing power
             • may be located on
               • premises
               • distant data center
                 • they may emcompass
                   • Email
                   • File Storage and Sharing
                   • order entry
                   • inventory management
                   • word processing
                   • customer relation management
                   • Data collection, finantial features
       • DISADVANTAGES
         • continuous internet connection to function
         • can be used only on browsers
     • ADVANTAGES
       • internet connection only needed for downloading or uploading data
       • performs processing tasks on a local computer or workstation.
   • mainly there are three kinds of services in the cloud
     • Cloud Software (Software as a Service – SaaS)
       • software is installed in devices for services such as backup and syncs.
     • Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
       • You don't have to buy and set up infrastructure. using the Infrastructure provided by different cloud provider,. you can choose the cheapest option for businesses.
     • PaaS (Platforms as a Service)
       • Platform for performing and developing.

2. Storage outside devices, a service that allows to access data from anywhere

   • the cloud service can be public or private
     • private cloud provides services to expecific enterprises
     • the public cloud is open to anyone
       • some of them are
         • Social Media
         • Mail servers