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Introduction To Cloud Computing

Cloud computing delivers various computing services over the Internet, enabling faster innovation and flexible resource management. Key characteristics include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. While it offers benefits like cost savings and global accessibility, challenges such as security risks and vendor lock-in must be addressed.

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Introduction To Cloud Computing

Cloud computing delivers various computing services over the Internet, enabling faster innovation and flexible resource management. Key characteristics include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. While it offers benefits like cost savings and global accessibility, challenges such as security risks and vendor lock-in must be addressed.

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Introduction to Cloud Computing

1. Definition

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—such as servers, storage,


databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet (“the
cloud”) to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

2. Key Characteristics

On-demand self-service: Users can access computing resources whenever


needed.


Broad network access: Services are available over the Internet and accessible
from multiple devices.


Resource pooling: Resources are shared among multiple users.


Rapid elasticity: Resources can be scaled up or down automatically.


Measured service: Usage is monitored, controlled, and billed.

3. Service Models

1.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources
(e.g., Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure).

2.
3.

Platform as a Service (PaaS): Provides a platform to develop, run, and manage


applications (e.g., Google App Engine, Heroku).

4.
5.

Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers applications over the Internet (e.g.,


Gmail, Dropbox, Salesforce).

6.

4. Deployment Models

Public Cloud: Services provided over the public Internet and shared among
organizations.


Private Cloud: Dedicated infrastructure operated solely for a single organization.


Hybrid Cloud: Combines public and private cloud features for flexibility.


Community Cloud: Shared infrastructure for a specific group with common


interests.

5. Benefits

Cost savings (pay-as-you-go model).


Flexibility and scalability.


Business continuity and disaster recovery.


Global accessibility.

6. Challenges

Security and privacy risks.


Dependency on Internet connectivity.


Vendor lock-in.


Compliance with regulations.

7. Conclusion
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses and individuals access technology.
By leveraging the cloud, organizations can focus on innovation while reducing costs,
though they must remain mindful of security and compliance challenges.

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