Unit 2 (AWS) Introduction to cloud computing

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Properties of cloud
What is Cloud?
1. Scalability: This refers to the
power) up or down based on y
1. What is Cloud? • Cloud refers to a vast network of servers all over the 2. Elasticity: You can provision
2. Properties of cloud world.These servers are not physically in your instantly as needed, and just a
3. Benefits of using possession; instead, they are located in data centers allows for a very dynamic and
managed by cloud service providers like Amazon Web 3. Self-service: Users can provis
cloud
Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud needing to involve IT personne
4. service models Platform (GCP). processes.
5. deployment models • you don't need to own physical servers to access
4. Pay-as-you-go: You only pay
computing resources like storage, processing power,
expenditure.
intelligence, networking or databases. The cloud provides
these resources on-demand over the internet.(give 5. Broad Network Access: Cloud
internet connection, allowing u
example of elctricity)
location. This provides increas
6. Measured Service: Cloud prov
allowing users to track their c
for better cost efficiency.
7. High Availability & Reliability:
redundant systems and disast
minimize downtime for your a

SOME TERMINOLOGIES

Clustering Grid Computing

• Groups computers or resources together to act as a single unit. • Harnesses the unused processing power of multi
• Often used for high-performance computing tasks that require a lot of processing power. network to solve large, complex problems.
• Involves similar types of computers working together on the same problem or workload, divided • These computers can be geographically disperse
into smaller chunks. identical.
• Benefits: • Well-suited for problems that can be broken down
• Increased processing power and performance tasks.
• Improved scalability (ability to add more resources) • Benefits:
• Solves problems that wouldn't be feasible on a si
• Increased availability (if one machine fails, others can take over) • Utilizes idle computing power more efficiently

The internet is the highway that connects devices, while the cloud is the storage and computing
resources you access over that highway.

1. IT resource :
An IT resource is a physical or virtual IT-related artifact that can be either software-based, such
as virtual server or a custom software program, or hardware-based, such as a physical server or Scaling:
a • The ability of the IT resource to handle incr
network device. demands.
2. On-Premise :
"on-premises" refers to IT infrastructure and software applications that are physically located • Types of Scaling: There are two main types o
and managed within a company's own data center or facility. • Vertical Scaling: Adding more resources
adding more RAM to your computer).
3. Scaling :
The ability of the IT resource to handle increased or decreased usage demands.
• Horizontal Scaling: Adding more machin
(like adding more cashiers at the store).

Benefits of Scaling:
• Cost-Effectiveness : Pay only for the resources you use,
• Flexibility: Respond quickly to changing demands witho
limitations.
• Agility: Faster development and deployment cycles for a
• Improved Performance: Ensure your applications have s

Cloud Reference Model

NIST cloud computing reference model is a cloud computing reference model designed by Different Layers in Architectu
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Instead of focusing on a "how
to" design solution and implementation, the NIST cloud computing reference architecture The cloud reference model is typically
focuses on the requirements of "what" cloud services must offer. The reference • Service Layer: This top layer represent
architecture aims to make it easier to comprehend the operational nuances of cloud Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (P
computing. are offered by cloud providers and con
• Broker Layer (Optional): This layer act
Benefits of the Cloud Reference Model: providers. Cloud brokers can help user
• Standardization: Provides a common language for discussing cloud computing cloud deployments.
concepts. • Management Layer: This layer encom
• Transparency: Helps understand the different components and actors involved in resources. It includes functionalities li
cloud services. • Security Layer: This layer focuses on s
• Comparison: Enables comparison of cloud offerings from different providers. compliance within the cloud environm
• Security: Emphasizes the importance of security within the cloud environment. • Infrastructure Layer: This bottom laye
cloud, including servers, storage devic

Actors:
The cloud reference model defines fiv
• Cloud Provider: The organization that
consumers. Examples include Amazon
Platform (GCP).
• Cloud Consumer: The organization or
providers.
• Cloud Broker (Optional): The entity tha
providers, helping manage cloud deplo
• Cloud Auditor: An independent third-p
compliance practices.
• Cloud Carrier: The organization that p
consumers and providers.
 1. Monolithic Architecture:
Imagine a large, self-contained building – that's a good analogy for a monolithic applicatio
Here's the breakdown:
• Characteristics:
• A single codebase containing all functionalities of the application (frontend, backend,
database)
• Tightly coupled components – changes in one part can impact other parts
• Easier to develop and deploy initially
• Scalability can be challenging as the application grows
Benefits:
• Simpler development and management
• Faster initial development time
Drawbacks:
• Difficult to maintain and update large codebase
• Limited scalability as the application grows
• Deployment of new features requires updating the entire application