What is cloud computing?
- Category: Cloud Computing
- Date 03-03-2022
Cloud computing is a term used to refer to the use of many servers in a network, which are connected using the internet. It is an IT model that provides shared resources and services on demand, over the internet using a pay-per-use model.
There are two types of clouds: public and private. The difference between them is simply who can access the cloud’s resources.
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Cloud computing has been with us for a decade now and it is changing the way we compute. Cloud computing is the use of cloud-based services, rather than locally installed applications or programs, typically over the internet.
By removing any need for in-house management of physical infrastructure and IT services, cloud computing should result in significant cost savings. It also provides some other benefits: easy access to data from anywhere at any time; an increased level of security; and improved disaster recovery capabilities. This new technology can be applied to many sectors - not just the public sector but also business and industry – to provide a more flexible environment that can change as quickly as customer needs do.
It’s fast growing popularity is due to its ability to work on any device and its low costs when compared
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Cloud computing, in general, is the use of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store and process data. It does not require any local hardware such as servers or storage devices.
Some of the disadvantages of cloud computing are that it is more costly than traditional computing methods and it requires more bandwidth than traditional networks.(Morgan 2017)
The benefits of cloud computing are that it offers a flexible infrastructure, 247 support, and reliable uptime.
If you have any queries before purchasing software-as-a-service (e.g., your company’s web portal), you can contact the provider's customer service team directly by phone or email.(Lull 2006)