Page 130 - Trackpad_ipro 4.1_Class8
P. 130
CHARACTERISTICS OF CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud computing has become very popular these days due to certain characteristics it has. Let us
discuss some of the characteristics of cloud computing one by one:
No Dependence on Location and Devices: Cloud computing allows access of resources with
the help of a Web browser. It does not depend on the device from which the user wants to
use the cloud computing services. The users can access it from anywhere and anytime due to
online infrastructure and Internet-based access.
Easy to Maintain: Cloud computing applications are easy to maintain and do not require
to be installed on the computers of every user. Anyone who is travelling or is at a different
location for work can use the services without any hassle.
On-Demand Self Service: This characteristic of cloud computing helps users to use these
services as per their demand without time and location restrictions.
Resource Sharing: Cloud computing allows multiple users at a time. So, it merges all the
computer resources like hardware, software, network connections etc. over a network.
Measured Service: Cloud systems automatically control and optimise the usage and give an
option to pay for service method.
Flexibility: In cloud computing, the resources can be easy to scale up or down at any time
as per the requirement. Resources can be accessed throughout the day 24×7 by users over
a network.
ADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING
Cloud computing is very useful as it provides storage space to the users over a network to share,
create, edit, and organise their data. Some advantages of cloud computing are as follows:
Cost: Cloud computing is cost effective as the user is not required to spend money on buying
hardware, software, and resources.
Speed: Cloud computing provides data services on demand and the resources can be accessed
within few seconds through Internet.
Sharing of Information Globally: Cloud computing enables users to access information
from anywhere at anytime whenever they need it.
Productivity: Cloud computing helps to increase productivity as there is no need to set up
any hardware or software. So, the work is reduced and productivity is increased.
More Reliable: Cloud computing gives data access to the users. It also helps to recover data
and create a backup of the data.
DISADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING
There are many disadvantages of cloud computing. Some of them are as follows:
Cloud computing needs an Internet connection. Without an Internet connection or network
failure, you cannot reap the benefits of cloud computing.
128 iPro (Ver. 4.1)-VIII

