cloud computing

cloud computing

1. advantages

   • data backed up in the cloud with a reliable provider can be more reliable than storing your information on a hard drive or USB flash memory stick.
     • documents and files are designed to be compatible across different machines and browsers.
   • the user doesn’t need to buy the latest software as it might be freely accessible through web apps.
   • the user can work with their files on different computers.
   • web software and browsers are updated online. The user doesn’t have to download the latest updates.

2. disadvantages

   • the user can only access their information if they have a network connection.
   • the user sometimes loses legal rights to their original material if they store it online.
   • data stored online is vulnerable to security attacks.
   • web apps do not usually have as many detailed functions as a full software package.
   • it is not always possible to store more than a few gigabytes online with one provider, whereas it is possible to purchase a few terabytes of physical storage to save information at home.