Introduction to Cloud
Computing
Basics, Benefits, and Applications
by Madhav Kasralikar
What is Cloud Computing?
Delivery of computing services—servers, storage, databases,
networking, software, and analytics—over the internet ("the
cloud").
Faster innovation Flexible resources
Economies of scale
Key Features of Cloud Computing
1 On-demand self-service 2 Broad network access
Access computing resources as needed. Available over the internet from anywhere.
3 Resource pooling 4 Rapid elasticity
Shared resources for efficiency. Scales up or down as needed.
Types of Cloud Computing
Public Cloud Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud
Services offered Exclusive cloud A mix of public and
over the internet infrastructure for a private cloud
(e.g., AWS, Azure, single organization. environments.
Google Cloud).
Cloud Service Models
IaaS
Virtual machines, storage, networking (e.g., AWS EC2,
Google Compute Engine).
PaaS
Platforms for application development (e.g., Google
App Engine, Azure App Services).
SaaS
Software applications over the internet (e.g., Gmail,
Dropbox, Microsoft 365).
Benefits of Cloud Computing
Cost-effective Scalability and Enhanced security Automatic updates
flexibility
Pay-as-you-go model.
Adjust resources as Disaster recovery. Remote accessibility.
needed.
Applications of Cloud
Computing
1 Data storage
Google Drive, OneDrive.
2 Web hosting
AWS, Azure.
3 AI/Machine Learning
Google AI, IBM Watson.
4 Streaming services
Netflix, YouTube.
Challenges in Cloud Computing
Security risks 1 Service outages
2
4
Migration complexity 3 Compliance concerns
Future of Cloud
Computing
AI growth
Machine Learning.
Edge computing
IoT integration.
Serverless adoption
Cybersecurity solutions
Key Takeaways
Cloud computing offers innovation, flexibility, and cost savings.
1 Innovation
2 Flexibility
3 Cost Savings
