cloud storage or computing & its working
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Does anyone have a lot of files on their computer but doesn’t have the space to store them?
Do you worry about losing files? Do you want your files to be secure and
easily accessible?
Quick Survey
WHAT IS CLOUD STORAGE
Cloud storage is defined as the “storage of data online in the cloud”.
In other words, cloud storage is a cloud computing model in which data is stored on remote servers accessed from the internet.
Online file storage centers or cloud storage providers allow you to safely upload your files to the Internet.
Access your document anywhere. Share your document easily. Keep your document safe Get cloud storage space for free or at very
low cost. Accumulated a personal file achieve in the
cloud so you can use in different occasion.
Why we use it ??
Things to consider:-
•What does the company or you need out of the serviceStorage SpaceBudget•Performance
Typical transfer rate 2-3Mb/sec•Technical Support•Data Protection
Disaster RecoveryComprehensive Backup•Security
What does it cost to users?
Cost EfficientCloud computing is probably the most cost efficient method to use, maintain and upgrade. The cloud, on the other hand, is available at much cheaper rates and hence, can significantly lower the company’s IT expenses.
Advantages of Cloud Computing
Backup and Recovery
Since all your data is stored in the cloud, backing it up and restoring the same is relatively much easier than storing the same on a physical device.
Advantages of Cloud Computing
Security: Many companies may not want to hand over their data to an external organization to store, fearing that they may not have the right security software to protect the company’s data.
Disadvantages of Cloud computing
The Need for Reliable Internet ServiceFinally, you will become more dependent on a good Internet connection if you rely on the cloud. As more mission-critical work is done on the Internet, organizations will need much more bandwidth and few, if any, failures in Internet connectivity.
Disadvantages of Cloud computing
To understand the workings of a cloud computing system, it is easier to divide it into two sections: the front end and the back end. They are connected to each other through a network, usually the Internet. The front end is the side of the computer user or client. The back end is the “cloud” section of the system.
How does cloud computing work?
The front end consists of the client’s computer or computer network and the application essential to access the cloud computing system. It is not necessary that all cloud computing systems have the same user interface.
On the back end of a cloud system, there are various computers, servers and data storage systems that make up the “cloud”. A cloud computing system could potentially include any computer program, from data processing to video games. Generally, each application will have its own dedicated server.
How does cloud computing work?
Some free Cloud Providers
Gives 5GB of free storage (if you want more, you have to pay for it yearly)
Allows you to sync all your idevices to iCloud
Anything you have stored in the iCloud can be accessed from any idevice◦ For example, a document typed on an iPad and
saved to the iCloud can be accessed from an iPhone.
Apple iCloud
Gives you 2GB of free storage Allows you to get more free space by
completing certain tasks Available in the App Store and Android
Market For example, a file uploaded to Drop box
from a MacBook can be accessed from a Samsung phone.
Dropbox
Gives you 15GB of free storage Requires a G-mail account to be accessed Individuals can buy more storage for
themselves (Google Apps for Business Administrators can buy storage licenses)
Allows you to type documents, make spreadsheets/presentations, etc., and then save them to your drive.
Google Drive
Gives you 5GB of free storage (additional storage is available for $10 a year)
Available for download on Kindle Fire(HD) A Save to Cloud Drive app is available in the
App Store for $1.99 and an Amazon Cloud Pictures is in the Android Market for free.
Amazon Cloud Drive
Gives you 7GB of free storage (additional storage can be bought)
Requires a Windows Live account to be accessed
Can be saved to a Windows computer as a mapped drive.
Microsoft SkyDrive
Some Commercial Cloud Offerings
Many of the activities loosely grouped together under cloud computing have already been happening and centralised computing activity is not a new phenomena
Grid Computing was the last research-led centralised approach
However there are concerns that the mainstream adoption of cloud computing could cause many problems for users
Many new open source systems appearing that you can install and run on your local cluster◦ should be able to run a variety of applications on
these systems
The Future
Cloud computing is a quickly changing area that will undoubtedly continue to play an increasingly major role for nonprofits, charities, and libraries as well as their IT systems. But which elements of your IT infrastructure you should move into the cloud — and when — will vary a lot from organization to organization.
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