Cloud: Storage and Computing

Unit II: Hardware and Software

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In this chapter, you will discover how cloud computing has transformed the way individuals and organizations store data, run applications, and collaborate with others.

In this chapter, you will discover how cloud computing has transformed the way individuals and organizations store data, run applications, and collaborate with others. You will learn how cloud services provide flexibility, accessibility, and scalability while considering the benefits and challenges of storing information online.

Objectives:

• Define cloud computing and cloud storage.
• Explain how cloud services differ from local computing.
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing.
• Describe common cloud service models, including Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
• Compare public, private, and hybrid clouds.
• Recognize common cloud storage services and collaboration tools.
• Explain how cloud computing supports artificial intelligence and modern applications.
• Apply best practices for securely using cloud services.

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1. Self-Study Questions: What have you learned?
2. Discussion questions: What do you think?

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