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    WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING?

                      In computers,  we use  the  term  cloud to  represent  a
                      network or Internet. The term cloud is used for various
                      services like data  storage, servers, etc. Cloud computing
                      is an Internet-based service that helps users to access
                      shared resources, software, and information  over a
                      network on demand. It also helps users store and access
                      the data and services. It is not required to install all the
                      software or resources  for  accessing  them.  We  can use
                      these services directly through remote server and web-based applications. The information and
                      data can be accessed from anywhere at anytime.

                      BENEFITS OF CLOUD COMPUTING

                      Following are some benefits of cloud computing:

                         Easy Accessibility: Cloud services are available and accessible globally to everyone who has
                        a computer or any device with an Internet connection. There is no specialised hardware or
                        software required.

                         Cost Effective: One has to pay minimal or no subscription charges to avail the services. It saves
                        us from buying expensive specialised hardware or software.
                         Flexibility: The services provided by cloud computing are available 24 hours a day and seven
                        days a week, and can also allow us to increase and decrease computing needs, hence, providing
                        users with the flexibility to work as per their requirements.
                         Shares  Workload with User:  The user’s  computer  is  not  burdened  with  different  types  of
                        software and programs, and the space required for software is offloaded to the cloud, freeing
                        up local memory.

                                HOW DOES CLOUD COMPUTING WORK?

                      Cloud computing can be divided into two sections: front end and the back end. The Internet is the
                      link that joins both ends. The front end belongs to the users/clients from where they access the
                      Internet for data, and the back end belongs to the cloud computing provider.
                      The front end includes computers, user interfaces, and all the means required to access the cloud
                      servers. The back end includes various applications and dedicated servers for each computer
                      program. This gap between the client and the cloud is then bridged by the Internet.

                                CLOUD STORAGE SERVICE PROVIDERS

                      Cloud computing provides a facility to store, organise and edit data through the network. The
                      data can also be shared with others using cloud storage. There are many service providers that
                      offers cloud storage services. Let us discuss about some of them.

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