Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

1. Types of storage

   • Storage
     • Allowing your data to be stored remotly on the hosts servers
   • infrastructure
     • You can pay to use the hosts hardware
   • software
     • You can pay to use the software remotely
   • Processing
     • This means that you can run complicated programs remotely

2. Advantages

   • Backing up data
     • Data backed up in cloud with reliable provider
   • Cost
     • The owner does not have to buy the newest /latest software
   • Independence
     • User can work on files even on different computers

3. Disadvantages

   • Connection
     • The user can only access if they have a connection of internet
   • security
     • Data stored online is vunerable to security threats
   • Software
     • Web apps do not usually have as many detailed functions as a full software package