Cloud Flashcards
Cloud CDS Essentials high-level questions
What are the four main characteristics of Cloud computing?
- Internet connected
- Third-party hardware
- Self-service & on-demand
- Resource pooling
Four high-level benefits of cloud computing?
- Cost
- Speed
- Convenience
- New Features
What are the three different types of cloud operating models?
- Private
- Public
- Hybrid
When cloud computing resources are exclusive for one organization, it is known as what type of cloud?
Private cloud
Public cloud computing resources (infrastructure, orchestrating) that are combined with on-premises infra is known as what type of cloud?
Hybrid coud
When multiple cloud providers are sourced for a solution, it is known as what type of cloud?
Multi-cloud
Elasticity refers to the ability to what?
Scale cloud resources up and down automatically (based on demand, use)
Running code without managing or needing servers is also known as Functions as a Service (FaaS)?
Serverless computing
Renting data center space for your own server is known as what?
Colocation (colo)
Software emulation of a physical computer is known as what?
Virtual Machine
Multiple users sharing Cloud resources (that are isolated and secure) is known as what?
Multitenancy
Benefits of Platform as a Service (PaaS) for developers?
- Pre-configured environment
- Automated updates
- Targeted tools
- Scaling
