Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

1. Types of service.

   • Infrastructure: You can pay to use the hosts hardware.
     • Software: You can pay to use the software remotely.
       • Storage: Allowing your data to be stored remotely on the host's servers.
   • Processing: This means that you could run complicated programs remotely

2. Advantages

   • Data can be easily accessed from anywhere with an internet connection.
     • The business running the cloud storage service manages backups and security.
       • Additional storage can be added easily without having to invest in additional software

3. Disadvantages

   • If you can access your data from anywhere with internet connection then a hacker can potentionialy do the same
     • If your connection fails you will not be able to access your files.
       • You are relying on other people to correctly store your data and keep back ups.
         • You do not know if the employers of the cloud service have access to your data