Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

1. Disadvantages

   • Software- web apps do not usually have as many detailed functions as a full software package.
   • Connection- You can only access your information with a network connection.
   • Copyright- If you store it online, you could loose legal rights to the origanol material.
   • Security- If you store data online its more vulnerable to security attacks.
   • Storage- You cannot normally store more than a few gigabytes online with one provider.

2. Advantages

   • Reliable software- Web software's and browsers are updated online so you don't have to do it.
   • Backing up- Your data backed up in the cloud is more reliable than storing your data on a hard drive, just make sure you have a reliable provider.
   • Compatibility- Files and documents are designed to be compatible across different browsers.
   • Cost- You don't need to buy the latest software as it should be freely accessible.
   • Independence- You can work on different computers.

3. Types of service

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