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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.






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