Cloud Technologies

Cloud Technologies

1. disadvantages

   • network connection
   • people may require retraining

2. choosing a cloud service

   • price
   • support
   • data has to be stored in a country with strong data protection (GDPR)
   • support: Free services do not usually have customer support

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 instaation required
   • easy to share and collaberate
   • free fir persional or educational use

4. definitions

   • Cloud Computing: Complete Computing 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