Cloud Computing

Question 1

Differentiate between cloud and cloud computing?

Answer 1

The cloud is a network or remote servers, that users can access over the internet to store, manage and process data, while
Cloud computing means providing computing services that users can access over the internet, and using the computing services
without having to manage the underlying infrastructure

Question 2

What are the layers of the Cloud computing model and Draw its diagram in detail?

Answer 2

Acronym: HOVA
Its layers include the Hardware, Operating system, Virtualization, and Application Layer

Question 3

What are the characteristics/Advantages of cloud computing?

Answer 3

1. Users can access computing services on demand without having to talk to someone else
2. Users with the help of a device connected to the internet can access computing services from anywhere
3. Cloud resources can be pooled together and dynamically allocated, de-allocated, or re-allocated
4. Users get to pay only for the resources they use
5. The cloud can easily be scaled to handle a change in demand

Question 4

What are the types of cloud deployment models?

Answer 4

The main 3 cloud deployment models depend on who owns and operates the cloud infrastructure:
Public cloud -> A third party
Private Cloud -> A Single Organization
Community cloud -> Multiple organizations with similar goals
Then we have:
The Hybrid Cloud: It is a combination of several different clouds into one.

Question 5

What are the different types of cloud computing service models?

Answer 5

The 3 main types of cloud computing service models are defined by what they provide:
Infrastructure as a service(IaaS) -> computing services
Platform as a Service(PaaS) -> platforms for creating, deploying, and managing applications
Software as a Service(SaaS) -> applications over the internet

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of cloud computing?

Answer 6

There are several disadvantages to cloud computing, a few of them are:
-> Cloud service providers may have access to sensitive data
-> The cloud can only be accessed while online
-> Data stored in the cloud can be subject to jurisdictional laws out of a user’s control