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CLOUD Computing Explained. Things you need to know.

We often have faced problems where we wanted to use a software or game but our computer is not able to run it.

The reason being that the software size is too large for your computer to run that software.

Cloud computing

Now you have Two options to use that software.

One, you need to buy an expensive computer which is more powerful and laced with advanced features so that it can run that software.

OR Two, you can use that software on your old device without downloading it on your computer.

Now you may think that the second option is good, but How to use it?

This is where Cloud Computing comes into play.

Here I am going to tell you about Cloud Computing.


What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud Computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.

The cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet.

Cloud computing in very simple terms, is basically where a company or your personal computer uses someone else's computing services (usually over the internet) instead of having to run that software on their own computers.

You can run big size games on your computer by using cloud computing services over the internet.

Companies offering these computing services are called cloud providers and typically charge for cloud computing services based on usage, similar to how you are billed for water or electricity at home.

Why is it called Cloud Computing?

A fundamental concept behind cloud computing is that the location of the service, and many of the details such as the hardware or operating system on which it is running, are largely irrelevant to the user.

It's with this in mind that the metaphor of the cloud was borrowed from old telecoms network schematics, in which the public telephone network (and later the internet) was often represented as a cloud to denote that the underlying technologies were irrelevant.

Uses:

You are probably using cloud computing right now, even if you don’t realize it.

If you use an online service to send email, edit documents, watch movies or TV, listen to music, play games or store pictures and other files, it is likely that cloud computing is making it all possible behind the scenes.

The first cloud computing services are barely a decade old, but already a variety of organisations—from tiny startups to global corporations, government agencies to non-profits—are embracing the technology for all sorts of reasons.

Examples :

Nowadays we have been using Cloud Computing a lot.

Some popular and widely used Examples may include:

Saavn

It is a online music streaming website and mobile application, which helps you to listen songs without downloading them.

Netfilx
It is a online video streaming website which lets you access its contents without you having to download them.

Others video streaming sites such as Hotstar, Voot, Amazon Prime Video are also Cloud Computing services.
Various serices offered by Google and Microsoft can also be considered as Cloud Computing services.

Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms can also be considered as Cloud Computing Services.

Some photo and video editing applications are also such examples.

Benefits of cloud computing

Flexibility.

Users can scale services to fit their needs, customize applications and access cloud services from anywhere with an internet connection.

Efficiency.

Enterprise users can get applications to market quickly, without worrying about underlying infrastructure costs or maintenance.

Strategic value.

Cloud services give enterprises a competitive advantage by providing the most innovative technology available.

I hope this article was helpful to you. Comment down below if you have any queries.

Thank You for reading.

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