The video tutorial explains the benefits of cloud computing, highlighting its cost-effectiveness, scalability, and elasticity. It covers the pay-as-you-go pricing model, which eliminates upfront costs and allows for better cost prediction. The tutorial also discusses the cloud's ability to scale resources on demand, ensuring efficient handling of traffic spikes. Additionally, it emphasizes the cloud's reliability, global reach, and security features, which include data backups, disaster recovery, and fault tolerance. The cloud provider manages maintenance and updates, allowing businesses to focus on core activities.

What is a key financial advantage of cloud computing for businesses?

• Unlimited storage

• Free hardware upgrades

• Consumption-based pricing model

• Fixed monthly fees

How does horizontal scaling differ from vertical scaling in cloud computing?

• Horizontal scaling is only available in private clouds.

• Horizontal scaling is more expensive than vertical scaling.

• Vertical scaling is used for storage, while horizontal scaling is used for processing power.

• Horizontal scaling adds more servers, while vertical scaling adds more resources to existing servers.

What is one of the main benefits of cloud computing in terms of maintenance?

• Users must manually update all software.

• Cloud providers handle software and hardware updates.

• Businesses need to hire additional IT staff.

• Users have to manage their own data backups.

Which feature ensures that cloud services remain available even if a component fails?

• Scheduled maintenance

• Manual backups

• Fault tolerance

• Load balancing

How do cloud providers ensure low latency for global users?

• By having data centers in multiple regions

• By using faster internet connections

• By limiting the number of users

• By offering free upgrades

What is a shared responsibility in cloud security?

• Cloud providers handle all security measures.

• Users and providers both manage security.

• Security is not a concern in cloud computing.

• Users are solely responsible for security.

What is a key aspect of digital security in cloud computing?

• Multi-factor authentication

• Physical security measures

• Unlimited data access

• Free security software