Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage

1. Key Terms

   • server
     • A server is a computer that manages lots of processing requests delivering data between machines that are connected in a local network
   • downloading
     • downloading a document or file to your computer or device means it can be when you are not when you are not connected to the internet
   • uploading
     • A document or file to the server means it can be accessed by you or other people with access, although your device will need to be connected to the internet
   • synchronising
     • synchronising is when the files are held on two different devices are updated to make sure that both devices have the same content
   • scalability
     • scalability is where a user has the option to change the amount of storage they can access and use this is one of the key benefits of using cloud storage. you can either add more storage or less to suit the storage capacity that suits you

2. What is cloud storage?

   • Cloud storage is where files created and used or more computers or devices are stored and managed remotely
   • the files are stored on servers so that they can be accessed via the internet
   • Data on your device can also be uploaded to the cloud
   • When you want to access the media the data is downloaded or streamed to the device you wish to use it on It remains in the file in the cloud unless you delete
   • features and usage of cloud storage
     • users can choose to pay for more storage or less if necessary this an example of scalability
   • if the connection is broken, access will be terminated
     • if there is a suitable connection data and files can be accessed 24/7
   • It helps the user have more control over their device