Introduction to Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT capabilities on metered services. It is the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data; rather than a local server, or a personal computer.

Advantages:

• Cost Efficient

• Distributed Storage

• Rapid elasticity

• Virtualization technology

• Backup and recovery

• Quick Deployment

• Easy access to information

• Flexibility

• Disaster recovery

• Automatic updates

• Increased Collaboration

• Environment-friendly

• Focus on innovation

• Strategic values

• Scalability

• Storage options