Cloud Computing

What is a Cloud ?

Cloud computing is an application-based software infrastructure that stores data on remote serves, which can be accessed through the internet. To understand how cloud computing works, it can be divided into front-end and backend.

Cloud storage:

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider who manages and operates data storage as a service.Cloud storage allows you to save data and files in an off-site location that you access either through the public internet or a dedicated private network connection.

Benefits of cloud storage

Flexibility and ease of access : Cloud storage means that your data is not tied down to any one location. Various stakeholders can access assets stored on the cloud from a location and device of their choice without any download or installation hassles.

Long-term cost savings :In the long-term, cloud storage can save you significantly in the costs of hardware equipment, storage facilities, power supply, and personnel, which are sure to multiply as your organization grows.

Cloud computing is believed to have been invented by J. C. R. Licklider in the 1960s with his work on ARPANET to connect people and data from anywhere at any time.

In the Question:

Who is the father of cloud computing?

The Answer is J.C.R Licklider.

Hence the Option C is Correct.

Cloud Computing

What is a Cloud ?

Cloud computing is an application-based software infrastructure that stores data on remote serves, which can be accessed through the internet. To understand how cloud computing works, it can be divided into front-end and backend.

Cloud storage:

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider who manages and operates data storage as a service.Cloud storage allows you to save data and files in an off-site location that you access either through the public internet or a dedicated private network connection.

Benefits of cloud storage

• Flexibility and ease of access : Cloud storage means that your data is not tied down to any one location. Various stakeholders can access assets stored on the cloud from a location and device of their choice without any download or installation hassles.
• Long-term cost savings :In the long-term, cloud storage can save you significantly in the costs of hardware equipment, storage facilities, power supply, and personnel, which are sure to multiply as your organization grows.

In the Question:

Cloud computing is an _____________

The Answer is Application Software.

Hence the Option C is Correct.

Cloud Computing

What is a Cloud ?

Cloud computing is an application-based software infrastructure that stores data on remote serves, which can be accessed through the internet. To understand how cloud computing works, it can be divided into front-end and backend.

Cloud storage:

Cloud storage is a cloud computing model that stores data on the Internet through a cloud computing provider who manages and operates data storage as a service.Cloud storage allows you to save data and files in an off-site location that you access either through the public internet or a dedicated private network connection.

Benefits of cloud storage

Flexibility and ease of access : Cloud storage means that your data is not tied down to any one location. Various stakeholders can access assets stored on the cloud from a location and device of their choice without any download or installation hassles.

Long-term cost savings :In the long-term, cloud storage can save you significantly in the costs of hardware equipment, storage facilities, power supply, and personnel, which are sure to multiply as your organization grows.

Types of cloud storage:

• Private cloud storage: Private cloud storage is also known as enterprise or internal cloud storage. Data is stored on the company or organization’s intranet. Private cloud storage is a great option for companies with expensive data centers and can manage data privacy in-house. A major advantage of saving data on a private cloud is that it offers complete control to the user. On the other hand, one of the major drawbacks of private cloud storage is the cost and effort of maintenance and updates.
• Public cloud storage: Public cloud storage, the user/company doesn’t need to maintain the system. Public cloud storage is hosted by different solution providers, so there’s very little opportunity for customizing the security fields, as they are common for all users. Public cloud storage is easily scalable, affordable, reliable and offers seamless monitoring and zero maintenance.
• Hybrid cloud storage: Hybrid cloud storage is a combination of private and public cloud storage. In a hybrid cloud, data can be stored on the private cloud, and information processing tasks can be assigned to the public cloud as well, with the help of cloud computing services. Hybrid cloud storage is affordable and offers easy customization and greater user control.
• Community cloud storage: Community cloud storage is a variation of the private cloud storage model, which offers cloud solutions for specific businesses or communities. In this model, cloud storage providers offer their cloud architecture, software and other development tools to meet the community’s requirements. Any data is stored on the community-owned private cloud storage to manage the community’s security and compliance needs. Community cloud storage is a great option for health, financial or legal companies with strict compliance policies.

In the Question:

______________is a variation of the private cloud storage model.

The Answer is Community cloud storage.

Hence the Option A is Correct.