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    6                              Cloud Computing

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                             What Is Cloud Computing?                        How Does Cloud Computing Work?
                             Cloud Storage Service Providers                 Storing Data Using Cloud Computing
                             Sharing Files                                   File Shared with You
                             Types of Cloud Services

                              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 storage, servers, etc. Cloud computing is an
                     Internet-based  service  that  helps  users  get  the  shared
                     resources, software, and information over a network on

                     demand. It also helps users to 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 of the 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 requirement.
                       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 lifted off  the user’s memory.

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