cloud computing flashcards
What are the main components of IT Infrastructure?
Hardware, Software, Networks, Databases, People, and Procedures.
What are IT Services?
Developing IS, managing security, risk, and data.
What is the definition of cloud computing?
Access to computing resources (hardware/software) via the internet.
What are key features of cloud computing?
On-demand self-service, efficient resource use, fault tolerance, redundancy, and scalability.
What are virtualized servers?
Divides physical servers into virtual servers.
What are server farms?
Large-scale networked servers in data centers.
What is a public cloud?
Cloud services available to the general public (e.g., Amazon EC2).
What is a private cloud?
Cloud services exclusive to one organization.
What is a hybrid cloud?
Combination of public and private clouds.
What is a multicloud environment?
Use of cloud services from multiple vendors.
What is a vertical cloud?
Cloud services optimized for specific industries (e.g., automotive).
What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?
Provides physical infrastructure like CPU and storage (e.g., Amazon EC2).
What is Platform as a Service (PaaS)?
Provides application development platforms (e.g., Google App Engine).
What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
Provides complete business applications for end users (e.g., Google Docs, Salesforce).
What is Function as a Service (FaaS)?
Executes specific functions (e.g., AWS Lambda).
What is Security as a Service (SECaaS)?
Provides cloud-based security solutions (e.g., AWS Cloud Security).
What are three benefits of cloud computing?
Improved accessibility, cost savings, and flexibility.
What are key risks of cloud computing?
Legacy system integration, reliability, privacy, and security concerns.
What are the “Big Three” cloud vendors?
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
What are web services?
Services available over the internet using standardized formats.
What is Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)?
A framework that allows different services to interact and share data.
Exam Question: Explain the key features of cloud computing.
On-demand self-service, fault tolerance, scalability, redundancy, and grid computing.
Exam Question: Compare public, private, and hybrid clouds.
Public: Accessible to everyone. Private: Exclusive to one organization. Hybrid: Combines both.
Exam Question: What are the different types of cloud computing services?
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, FaaS, SECaaS. Examples include Amazon EC2, Google App Engine, and AWS Lambda.
Exam Question: Discuss the primary benefits and concerns of cloud computing.
Benefits: Scalability, cost savings. Concerns: Security risks, legacy systems, and privacy.
