Introduction
Cloud computing is one of the most promising technologies. It can provide organizations with cost efficiency, scalability and flexibility to meet their business needs. However, there are also some tradeoffs users need to consider when adopting cloud computing.
Cloud Computing
The cloud computing model is a type of distributed computing that provides shared services and resources to computers and other devices on demand. Cloud computing consists of a pool of configurable computers that can be rapidly provisioned with minimal management effort or service provider interaction, often over the Internet. Cloud computing allows users to access virtual systems (e.g., networks, servers) rather than having to purchase physical ones.
Clouds are defined as “a large group of interconnected things” (OED). This definition can be applied to many types of entities including molecules, flocks of birds, schools or colonies of fish or ants etc.) but in this case we’re talking about computer networks/servers/storage etc..
Interoperability And Portability
Cloud computing is the ability to access the same applications, data and services from any device. Cloud computing can also be used as a platform that allows users to store, process and retrieve data. It’s important to note that there is no single definition of cloud computing; however, it generally refers to delivering hosted services over the internet.
Clouds are often classified based on their deployment model (private cloud vs public cloud) or service model (IaaS vs PaaS).
Cloud computing is one of the most promising technologies.
Cloud computing is one of the most promising technologies. It provides users with on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources, which can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort. Cloud computing relies on sharing of resources to achieve coherence and economies of scale, similar to a public utility. The word cloud was used as a metaphor for the Internet but it has been extended beyond that to mean any Internet-based service (for example: “a cloud application”).
Conclusion
Cloud computing is one of the most promising technologies. It offers many benefits in terms of cost savings, scalability and flexibility. However, this new technology also comes with some tradeoffs as well. The main one being interoperability and portability since cloud computing relies heavily on standards that are still evolving today
