Introduction to Cloud Computing

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What is the key to cloud computing?

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The key to cloud computing is the 'cloud'—a huge network of interconnected servers or individual PCs.

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What does the term 'cloud' refer to in cloud computing?

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The cloud is a collection of computers and servers that are openly accessible via the Internet.

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What does the acronym CLOUD stand for?

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Common, Location independent, Online Utility that is available on Demand.

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Name four major cloud computing service providers.

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Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud.

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What was proposed by Professor John McCarthy in 1961?

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He proposed that computing be organized as a 'public utility'.

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What is the main purpose of cloud computing?

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To save on the consumer’s infrastructure and maintenance cost.

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How does cloud computing benefit small and large organizations?

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It allows them to store information in the cloud and access it from anywhere at any time using an internet connection.

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What are the five characteristics of cloud computing?

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1. Dynamic Computing Infrastructure 2. IT Service-centric Approach 3. Self-service Based Usage Model 4. Minimally or Self-managed Platform 5. Consumption-based Billing.

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What is cloud computing architecture?

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It is a combination of components required for a Cloud Computing service, including frontend platforms, backend platforms, networks, and cloud-based delivery services.

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What are the three main types of cloud computing services?

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1. Software as a Service (SaaS) 2. Platform as a Service (PaaS) 3. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).