Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing

1. What is it?

   • Cloud Computing is where data is saved on external servers instead of user's hard drive
     • The external servers are called HOSTS and are owned by a HOSTING COMPANY
   • Examples
     • Dropbox
     • Google Cloud
     • Microsoft-One D
   • Cloud users can access software, data and storage provided by their hosting company.
     • Storage
     • Data
     • Connection

2. Benefits

   • You can only pay for the storage that you use.
   • You do not have to provide and maintain the hardware.
   • The cost is beneficial
   • Availability
     • Data can be available anywhere in the world where there is an internet connection.