Cloud Technonlogy

Cloud Technonlogy

1. Disadvantages

   • People may require retraining
   • Network Connection

2. Defiinitions

   • Cloud Computing:Completing coputing tasks on a network across the internet e.g Google Docs.
   • Cloud Storage: Storing data and files on a computer across the internet e.g Google Drive

3. Advantages

   • Version Control: If a file is deleted or a bad change is made then an earlier version can be created
   • Files can be synced across devices
   • No installation required
   • Free for personal or educational use
   • Easy to share and collabarate
   • Only pay for storage you need.

4. Choosing a cloud service

   • Support: Free services do not usually have customer support
   • Usually a monthly subscription
   • Security of Data: Data has to be stored in a country with a strong data protection (GDPR)
   • Extra training for new software