The latest articles on DEV Community by uday3927 (@uday3927). https://dev.to/uday3927 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1895450%2F55c30148-dd26-4aba-a7ab-d92ef527bdb8.png https://dev.to/uday3927 en uday3927 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:15:31 +0000 https://dev.to/uday3927/understanding-cloud-computing-2ia6 https://dev.to/uday3927/understanding-cloud-computing-2ia6 <p>The cloud is a network of remote servers where applications and databases can be run and accessible via the Internet. With this capability, users do not need to maintain data on local devices; instead, resources can be accessed remotely via the internet from anywhere in the world.</p> <h2> Cloud Computing </h2> <p>There are various ways to define cloud computing. In general, cloud computing is a methodology that facilitates the rapid scalability and high availability of resources.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqov50uhmtj4gc77o83wq.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fqov50uhmtj4gc77o83wq.png" alt="Image description" width="800" height="487"></a></p> <p><strong>National Institute of Standards Technology Definition</strong><br> Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.</p> <p><strong>My Understanding of Cloud Computing</strong><br> This technology allows computing services to be managed and distributed over the Internet based on demand, eliminating the need for physical servers.</p> <h2> Cloud Participants in Cloud Ecosystem </h2> <p>Multiple individuals contribute to this ecosystem, each with a specific role. The following are some of the participants and their roles:</p> <ul> <li><p><strong>Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)</strong>: AWS, Microsoft Azure, GCP, IBM Cloud, and several intermediaries own, operate, and provide cloud infrastructure and services.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Cloud Users (Customers)</strong>: Several entities, businesses, and individuals use cloud services from CSPs based on their needs, paying based on usage.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Cloud End Users</strong>: Individuals or systems engage with applications via the internet without understanding the underlying infrastructure of the cloud.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Cloud Developers</strong>: These individuals are architects, engineers, and software developers who are responsible for the development, creation, and maintenance of cloud-based applications.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Cloud Administrators</strong>: These individuals are located within the organization and are responsible for the management and monitoring of the organization's cloud resources, which include infrastructure security, optimization, and availability.</p></li> <li> <p><strong>Cloud Auditors</strong>: Cloud service providers are evaluated by distinct entities or organizations to verify whether they adhere to privacy, security, and standard protocols.<br>  </p> <h2> Working Principles of Cloud Computing </h2> <p>Cloud computing has a complex architecture with both front-end and back-end components that collaborate to distribute resources seamlessly over the Internet.</p> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fcvfzko7sufzefecrmp8v.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fcvfzko7sufzefecrmp8v.png" alt="Image description" width="800" height="442"></a></p> <ul> <li><p>The front-end client systems provide global access to cloud resources. </p></li> <li><p>Back-end services are provided by the Cloud Provider and include storage, computing, database, and networking components that accommodate user requests.</p></li> </ul> <p>The front-end serves as an interface for users to engage with the cloud, facilitating the sending of requests over the internet to the back-end infrastructure, which is responsible for the data processing and storage. <br> In this way, users can interact with powerful computing resources over the internet, following their requirements, without the need to install physical hardware on their end.</p> cloudcomputing saas learning cloud