Cloud Computing is the delivery of computing services such as storage, processing power, software, and networking over the internet, rather than through local servers or personal devices. These services are provided by cloud services providers (e.g. Amazon web services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and are typically offered on a pay as you go basis. Allowing businesses and individuals to access and scale resources without needing to own or maintain physical hardware.
There are types:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. Virtual machines, storage are the example of IaaS.
Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers a platform for developers to build and deploy applications without worrying about underlying infrastructure.
Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications via the internet on a subscription basis. Email services, file storage are the example of SaaS.
Function as a Service (Faas): Enables event driven serverless computing, where developers can run code in response to specific events.
Cloud computing offers flexibility, scalability, cost efficiency, and ease of access from anywhere with an internet connection. Cloud based storage makes it possible to save files to a remote source, Cloud data storage platforms include Google drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Box.
Where is Cloud Computing used?
Organization of every type, size, and industry are using the cloud for a wide variety of use cases. Such as data backup, disaster recovery, email, virtual desktops, software development and testing, big data analytics, and customer facing web. It’s also widely used in industries like healthcare (for managing patient data), finance, ecommerce, and education. Cloud services are also essential for streaming platforms like Netflix and gaming. The ultimate advantage is its scalability and flexibility for virtually any type of service or business. This is mostly used in industries and applications. It powers everything from every day.
