Online Services Part One

"When data and files are stored remotely on servers accessed via the internet."

• Local storage

• Hard Disk Drive storage

• Cloud storage

• Memory Pen storage

Match the following

• Cloud Storage

• Sharing images and videos to the cloud after a family holiday.

• Personal Use

• Working from home and saving files to the cloud

• Professional Use

• Alternative to storing data on a USB pen

The term "_____" computing refers to accessing software over the internet.

Match the following

• Allows users to work simultaneously on the same documents on different devices at the same time

• Personal Use

• Accessing software such as MS Word over the internet to type up invoices for clients.

• Professional Use

• Accessing software such as MS Word over the internet to create Birthday Party invitations

• Collaborative working

With cloud storage and cloud computing, individuals can access data anywhere as long as there is an ​ (a)   connection. ​ ​ (b)   is a concern though as hackers could gain access to your files. ​ (c)   can be automatically synced between multiple devices. There is a reduced concern with ​ (d)   as all data is automatically backed up online. There is a reliance on a fast internet ​ (e)   though so this makes heavy use of your ​ undefined   .

• Internet
• Security
• Data
• theft
• connection
• Bandwidth

With Cloud computing and storage, businesses can benefit from ​ (a)   upfront costs. Storage ​ (b)   and software access is totally flexible as businesses can increase or decrease their subscription size. Businesses tend to need less IT ​ (c)   as maintenance is performed by the service provider. However, ​ (d)   is a concern as hackers are an issue. Also, the productivity of the business can be harmed due to ​ (e)   outage as data and software may not be ​ undefined   to employees.

• reduced
• capacity
• support
• security
• network

Give an example of where you use:

A) Cloud Storage

B) Cloud Computing

What are the biggest benefits to you of:

A) Cloud Storage

B) Cloud Computing?