Overview: This blog introduces the concept of cloud computing, how it works, and why it’s so transformative.
Details:
- What is Cloud Computing?: Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services (servers, storage, databases, networking, software, etc.) over the internet (“the cloud”).
- Types of Cloud Computing:
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Provides basic computing resources (e.g., Amazon Web Services).
- PaaS (Platform as a Service): Offers a platform for building and deploying applications (e.g., Google App Engine).
- SaaS (Software as a Service): Delivers software over the internet (e.g., Dropbox, Google Workspace).
- Advantages: Scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to access data from anywhere.
- Examples: Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure.