Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services—such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet ("the cloud") to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. It allows users to access and manage resources remotely, eliminating the need for physical hardware.

Key Characteristics 🌟

  • Scalability 📈: Resources can expand or contract based on demand.
  • Cost Efficiency 💰: Pay only for what you use, reducing upfront costs.
  • Accessibility 🌐: Access services from anywhere with an internet connection.
  • On-demand Self-service 📦: Users can provision resources without human interaction.

Service Models 📊

  1. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
    Example: Amazon EC2, Google Compute Engine

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  2. PaaS (Platform as a Service)
    Example: Heroku, Google App Engine

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  3. SaaS (Software as a Service)
    Example: Google Workspace, Salesforce

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Deployment Models 🌍

  • Public Cloud 🌐

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  • Private Cloud 🏢

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  • Hybrid Cloud 🌐🏢

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Use Cases 📋

  • Businesses 🏢

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  • Individuals 🧑‍💻

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  • Government Agencies 🏛️

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Benefits 🎉

  • Reduces Infrastructure Costs 💼
  • Enhances Collaboration 🤝
  • Improves Disaster Recovery 🔒
  • Supports Innovation 🚀

For deeper insights into cloud computing advantages, visit Cloud Computing Benefits.