Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, on-demand 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.
Key Benefits
- Scalability: Quickly scale resources up and down based on demand.
- Cost Efficiency: Reduce capital and operational costs.
- Flexibility: Access applications and services from anywhere.
- Reliability: Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
Types of Cloud Computing
- Public Cloud: Services provided over the internet by third-party providers.
- Private Cloud: Services dedicated to a single organization.
- Hybrid Cloud: Combination of public and private clouds.
Cloud Services
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Virtualized computing resources over the internet.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): Complete development and deployment environments.
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Access to applications over the internet.
Cloud Computing Services
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