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Cloud Computing
Chapter Profile
Cloud Computing Characteristics of Cloud Computing
Advantages of Cloud Computing Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
Storing Data Using Cloud Computing Sharing Files
Files Shared with You Other Cloud Storage Service Providers
Previously, we used computers primarily to manage and store data. This required installing
software on each computer. 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.
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 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 servers and
Web-based applications. The information and data can be accessed from anywhere at anytime
without thinking about any maintenance cost.
Applications like e-mail and Web conferencing work as per the cloud computing principle. Cloud
computing helps users 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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The services and solutions delivered and consumed in real-time over the Internet are called
cloud services.
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