Cloud Computing Flashcards
What is cloud computing a style of
Web 2.0 computing which is scalpel able and uses virtual resources that are provided as a service over the Internet
What is the description of cloud computing
Clouds or clusters of distributed computers provide on demand resources and services over a network
What advantage is there to cloud computing including reduced costs
Cloud technology is paid for incrementally sat it needs to be expanded saving organisations money
Increased storage what is the advantage
Organisations can store more data than on a private computer and can easily grow data storage capabilities
How does highly automated benefit
Don’t need to worry about keeping software up to date it is done off site
How does cloud computing provide flexibility
More flexible than past computing methods
What are three disadvantages of cloud computing
It can sometimes be slower then accessing a similar software program on a desktop computer
Requires a constant web connection
Features of cloud computing don’t always offer the same as software found in computer based software