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Cloud Computing Notes

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, and rapid elasticity, with service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. While it offers advantages like cost-effectiveness and scalability, it also presents challenges like dependency on internet connectivity and potential security issues.

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Cloud Computing Notes

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, and rapid elasticity, with service models such as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. While it offers advantages like cost-effectiveness and scalability, it also presents challenges like dependency on internet connectivity and potential security issues.

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Cloud Computing – Notes

1. Definition

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including 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 as needed without


human intervention.
 Broad Network Access: Services are available over the internet and accessible via
various devices.
 Resource Pooling: Resources are pooled to serve multiple customers using multi-
tenancy models.
 Rapid Elasticity: Resources can be scaled up or down quickly based on demand.
 Measured Service: Usage is monitored and billed accordingly (pay-as-you-go).

3. Service Models

Model Description Example


IaaS (Infrastructure as a Provides virtualized computing AWS EC2, Google
Service) resources over the internet Compute Engine
PaaS (Platform as a Offers hardware and software tools Google App Engine,
Service) over the internet Microsoft Azure
SaaS (Software as a Delivers software applications over the Gmail, Microsoft Office
Service) internet 365

4. Deployment Models

Model Description
Public Cloud Services offered over the public internet and available to anyone
Services used by a single organization, hosted either internally or
Private Cloud
externally
Hybrid Cloud Combines public and private clouds to share data and applications
Community Cloud Shared infrastructure for a specific community with common concerns

5. Advantages

 Cost-effective (reduces capital expenditure)


 Scalable and flexible
 Reliable with backup and disaster recovery
 Accessible from anywhere
 Automatic updates and maintenance

6. Disadvantages

 Dependency on internet connectivity


 Potential security and privacy issues
 Limited control over infrastructure (especially in SaaS)
 Possible vendor lock-in

7. Popular Cloud Providers

 Amazon Web Services (AWS)


 Microsoft Azure
 Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
 IBM Cloud
 Oracle Cloud

8. Applications of Cloud Computing

 Data storage and backup


 Hosting websites and blogs
 Software development and testing
 Big Data analytics
 Machine learning and AI services
 Disaster recovery

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