Cloud Computing Flashcards
What is cloud computing?
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, intelligence, and more—over the internet (“the cloud”).
What does cloud computing enable you to do?
Instead of maintaining CPUs, random access memory (RAM), and storage in your data center, cloud computing enables you to rent these cloud-based computing services from a cloud service provider.
Why do you choose to use cloud computing?
When you choose to use the cloud, you shift certain responsibilities to the cloud service provider so that you can focus on other things—such as your business—and less on the underlying technologies.
What do cloud services maintain?
The cloud service provider maintains the underlying infrastructure, platforms, and services for you.
What is the goal of cloud computing?
The goal of cloud computing is to make running a business easier and more efficient, whether it’s a small
start-up company or a large enterprise. Every business is unique and has different needs.
What are the most common types of services that cloud computing provides?
Compute services, Communications services, Productivity services, Search services and Storage services
What are compute services?
Enables you to run your web apps, databases, virtual machines, and other
types of computing in the cloud instead of on local hardware. An example of computing services is
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
What are communication services?
Provides communications between users. Examples of communication
services include Microsoft Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams. Exchange Online provides email,
calendar, and contact sharing, and Teams provides instant messaging, computer-to-computer audio
and video calls, screen sharing, and an integrated platform for sharing documents and excellent collaboration
What are productivity services?
Allows users to work and collaborate. An example of productivity services is
Microsoft Office 365, provides a comprehensive collaboration platform for the entire organization.
What are search services?
Provides search functionality in custom applications. In addition, it can provide a
search engine and data storage that can be accessed on an API. An example of search services is
Azure Search.
What are storage services?
Provides a storage platform for data. By storing data in the cloud, any user or
device can access it. Examples of storage services are Microsoft Azure Storage and Microsoft OneDrive
for Business.
What does cloud computing change?
Provides a storage platform for data. By storing data in the cloud, any user or
device can access it. Examples of storage services are Microsoft Azure Storage and Microsoft OneDrive
for Business.
What is Capital expenditures (CapEx)?
are the costs associated with buying or upgrading physical hardware,
such as servers, networking equipment, and storage? It also includes real estate such as buildings or
data center space. Typically, the physical resources are amortized over several years. Instead of deddeductingng the full cost of the equipment in the first year, you deduct a portion of it each year.
What is Operating expenditures (OpEx)?
are the costs that an organization incurs while performing its normal
business operations. This includes the electricity consumed, cost of employees to manage and
support systems, office space, and internet connections. Management is responsible for minimizing
OpEx without significantly affecting the organization’s operations and ability to compete in the
marketplace. OpEx is expensed each year because you pay for and use the product or service.
What are the On-premises computing costs?
Server costs, Storage costs, Network costs, Backup, and archive costs, Business continuity and disaster recovery costs, Datacenter infrastructure costs, and Technical personnel.
