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Oreofe Towobola
Oreofe Towobola

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Cloud Concepts: Understanding the Foundations of Modern Computing

What is the cloud: The cloud is a way of delivering computing services—such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet instead of running them on your own computer or local data center. Then we ask ourselves what are the core concepts of the cloud, what makes it up. These include:

** Key Cloud Concepts**

  • Computing: Virtual machines and processing power.

Computing

  • Storage: Places to store files, backups, and databases.

Storage

  • Networking: Connections that allow systems and users to communicate.

Networking

  • Security: Tools and policies that protect data and applications.

Security

  • Scalability: The ability to increase or decrease resources as demand changes.

Scalability

  • Pay-as-you-go: You pay only for the resources you use.

Pay as you go

Cloud computing has transformed the way individuals and organizations access, manage, and deliver technology. Organizations that embrace cloud computing gain the agility, resilience, and competitive advantage needed to thrive in an increasingly connected world.

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