Quiz 1 Study Guide Flashcards
What is Cloud Computing?
The on-demand availability of computer services like servers, data storage, networking, etc., over the internet.
PaaS
A platform and environment hosted in the cloud, allowing developers to build applications and services accessed via the internet.
Privacy Concerns
Barriers to adopting cloud computing systems, including measures to improve privacy such as data encryption and administrative controls.
Data Centers
Facilities used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems.
Hybrid Cloud
A cloud deployment method that combines computing resources from different clouds, suitable for both business-to-business and business-to-consumer interactions.
Community Cloud
Cloud computing resources owned, governed, and operated by government, academic, or business organizations, used for business-to-consumer interactions.
Private Cloud
Computing resources deployed for one particular organization, commonly used for intra-business interactions.
Cost Saving
The potential for cost reduction through the freedom to use cloud services as per the requirement and pay only for what is used.
Performance and Scalability
Improved performance and increased storage capacity provided by cloud computing, allowing for scalability based on demand.
Examples of Cloud Computing - Health Care
Cloud computing enables remote diagnostics, information hosting, and patient analysis, improving efficiency and ensuring quick updates on patient conditions.
Examples of Cloud Computing - Communication
Provides network-based access to communication tools like emails and social media, facilitating user communications and data storage.
Examples of Cloud Computing - Business Process
Cloud-based services for business processes like emails, ERP, CRM, and document management, offering improved efficiency and productivity.
Cloud Computing Services
Major offerings include Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), tailored to different business requirements.
Google Workspace
A suite of cloud-based productivity tools, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, allowing real-time collaboration.
Dropbox
A cloud-based file storage and sharing platform, offering features such as file syncing, collaboration, and version control.
Salesforce
A cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) platform for managing sales, marketing, and customer support activities.
Shopify
A cloud-based e-commerce platform for creating and managing online stores, with features like customizable storefronts and payment processing.
J.C.R. Licklider
American computer scientist known as the ‘father of cloud computing technology’ for envisioning a connected world in the late 1960s.
ARPANET
Widely known as the ‘predecessor of the Internet’ and the first network to allow digital sources to be shared among computers not in the same physical location.
Cloud Network
A decentralized and multi-regional system designed to reduce latency and overhead on a single server.
SaaS
Software distribution model where applications are hosted by a vendor or service provider and made available to customers over a network (internet).
IaaS
Provides access to computing resources in a virtualized environment on the internet, including virtual server space, network connections, and IP addresses.
Grid Computing
An infrastructure that links computing resources across a network, often used in scientific research and educational purposes.
Utility Computing
The process of providing service through an on-demand, pay-per-use billing method, similar to how electricity is supplied and billed.
