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Cloud Computing


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                          Learning Outcomes



                              What is Cloud Computing?                      Benefits of Cloud Computing

                              How does Cloud Computing Work?                Characteristics of Cloud Computing

                              Advantages of Cloud Computing                 Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
                              Storing Data using Cloud Computing            Sharing Files

                              File Shared with You                          Other Cloud Storage Service Providers
                              Types of Cloud Services






                  Previously, we used our computers to manage and store data. We need to install software on
                  the computers to use them. Now, with the advancement in Internet technologies, we can use
                  computers which are located in remote locations to store and manage our data. We can also

                  access various software programs without installing them on our computers. The technology
                  used for this purpose is known as cloud computing.

                   i +  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 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.
                  Applications like e-mail and web conferencing work as per the cloud computing principle. Cloud
                  computing helps users to share, create, open and store data on remote computers. This data
                  can be accessed, viewed, shared, and changed from anywhere and by anyone who has the right
                  to access that data. The most popular and commonly used cloud platforms are Google Drive,

                  OneDrive, and Dropbox.




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