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Cloud Computing





                                                                                  Chapter
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                            Your Aim

                            to learn about:
                               What is Cloud Computing?                  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



                 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.
                     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 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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