What is cloud computing? An internet based computing environment that provide Service on demands.

nds. An environment where you pay only for resources that you use. Users simply rent or access the software or other resources that they need. uses the internet and central remote servers to maintain data and applications

Why cloud computing? Here users can access resources via the Internet from anywhere User do not have to worry about any maintenance or management of actual resources. user dont have to own the hardware,and software. You rent it as needed from a cloud.

How it works? components of cloud computingi. front end client computers an interface or a web browser

back end cloud itself, where a network of computers functions as a single computer Individual users connect to the cloud from their own personal computers or portable devices, over the Internet.

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Types of cloud computing? Public Clouds It in owned and managed by third party. It is open for use to anyone who wants to sign up and use them. Amazon Web Services and Google's AppEngine Private Clouds It is owned by organization it self. Needed if organization needs more control over their data. Hybrid Clouds Hybrid clouds combine both public and private cloud models.

Type of services? Software as a service(SAAS) Platform as a service (PAAS) Infrastructure as a service(IAAS) 1) Software as a service(SAAS) Application/SW is provided as a service It eliminate the need to install and run the Software on the customers computer. Gmail, GoogleApps

2) Platform as a service (PAAS) Computing platform is provided as a service It supplies tools and a development environment to help companies build, test, and deploy their applications. Google App Engine, IBM Virtual images 3) Infrastructure as a service(IAAS) It provide storage and computing power. Fully outsourced service so businesses do not have to purchase servers, software or equipment. IBM Blue house, Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure Platform benifit of cloud? Availabilityit is available anywhere, anytime and any place. Accessible from any devicesCan be access using any device cell phone,desk top tablet. Location independentServer can be any where. FlexibilityService can be extented as per need of user Reduced Cost Pay only for what you need No annual maintenance fees. Instant software updates: We always get the latest version - without needing to pay for or download an upgrade Unlimited storage capacity: Cloud computing offers virtually limitless storage. Increased data reliability: if a hard disk crashes and destroy all your valuable data, but these thing not happen in cloud.

Problems in cloud? Security Since data moves in cloud so security of data is major There are also issues relating to policy and access: Hi speed Internet connection: Cloud computing is impossible if you cannot connect to the Internet. Web-based applications require a lot of bandwidth to download PrivacyHere they can access the cofidential data Stored data can be lost: But on the off chance that your data goes missing, you have no physical or local backup. Put simply, relying on the cloud puts you at risk if the cloud lets you down. Amazon's services went out for six hours and Google users have also reported 22 hours of downtime.

Conclusion Cloud computing provide a better way to run your business without worry about infrastructure/application. When you use any app that runs in the cloud, you just log in, customize it, and start using it. Thats the power of cloud computing.