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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 storage, servers etc. Cloud computing is an
            Internet-based  service that  helps users to  get  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. No specialised hardware or software is
              required.
               Cost Effective: One has to pay minimal to 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.



                      HOW DOES CLOUD COMPUTING WORK?


            Cloud computing can be divided into two sections: front end and the back end. Internet is the link
            that joins both these ends. The front end belongs to the users/clients from where they access the
            Internet for data, and the back end belongs the cloud computing provider.

            The front end includes computers, simple applications, and all the means required to access the
            cloud servers. The back end includes various applications and the 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
            gives the facility of cloud storage. Let us discuss about some of them.




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