Cloud Technology and Data Management

The video discusses the implications of cloud technology for businesses, focusing on disaster recovery, data security, compatibility, maintenance, and performance. It uses examples like iCloud and Facebook's acquisition of Instagram to illustrate these points. The video also covers the importance of virtual machines, data backups, and disaster recovery policies, emphasizing the need for secure and efficient cloud solutions.

What is one of the key considerations for businesses when choosing cloud technology?

• Cost of the service

• Brand popularity

• User interface design

• Security of data

Why do cloud providers hire special security experts?

• To develop new applications

• To ensure data security

• To design user-friendly interfaces

• To manage customer support

What was Facebook's approach to maintaining Instagram's data after acquisition?

• They outsourced it to a third party

• They moved all data to their own servers

• They deleted old data

• They continued using Amazon Web Services

What is a virtual machine commonly used for?

• Running multiple operating systems on one device

• Enhancing graphic design

• Increasing internet speed

• Storing large amounts of data

How can businesses test software for new hardware that doesn't exist yet?

• By outsourcing the testing

• By using virtual machines to emulate the hardware

• By waiting for the hardware to be released

• By using older versions of the hardware

What is a major advantage of cloud servers over traditional servers?

• They are cheaper to maintain

• They can be set up in a few minutes

• They are more secure

• They require no internet connection

Why is a reliable internet connection crucial for cloud services?

• It ensures faster offline processing

• It allows for better customer support

• It ensures optimal performance of cloud applications

• It reduces the cost of cloud services

What is a key benefit of cloud service providers making regular backups of data?

• It increases the speed of data processing

• It ensures data is safe in case of a disaster

• It reduces the need for physical storage

• It lowers the cost of data management

What should businesses include in their disaster recovery policy?

• A list of potential customers

• A marketing strategy

• A plan for data backup and recovery

• A list of competitors

What can businesses use to ensure power backup during a power failure?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Battery packs and diesel generators

• Hydroelectric power