Cloud computing

Cloud computing

1. Cloud computing is where you can access your files through the internet, this allows you to access your files anywhere with an internet access.

2. Advantages

   • Compatibility - documents and files are designed to be compatible
   • Backing up - Files backed up with a reliable provider are extremely reliable.
   • Independence – the user can work with their files on different computers.
   • Reliable software - web software and browsers are updated online.
   • Cost – the user doesn’t need to buy the latest software

3. Disadvatages

   • Connection – the user can only access their information if they have a network connection.
   • Storage - it is not always possible to store more than a few gigabytes online with one provider.
   • Software - web apps do not usually have detailed functions
   • Security - data stored online is vulnerable to security attacks.
   • Copyright – the user sometimes loses legal rights to their original material if they store it online.