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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