cloud computing

cloud computing

1. types of services

   • processing- this means that you could run complicated programs remotely
   • storage - allow your data to be stored remotly on the host'd server
   • software- you can pay to use the software remotely
   • infrastructure- you can pay to use the host's hardware

2. advantages

   • it can be accessed on any device
   • easy to increase the amount of storage
   • easy to increase the amount of infrastructure available
   • security and back up are all managed by the host company
   • cloud software is updated automatically

3. disadvantages

   • vulnerable to hackers
   • its expensive
   • you are depending on the host with your information
   • the host is in charge of the updates and security and the back up