AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - Cloud Computing Introduction

This lecture introduces cloud computing basics, contrasting it with on-premises environments. It highlights the challenges of managing physical data centers and how cloud computing, managed by service providers, alleviates these burdens. The shared responsibility model is explained, emphasizing the roles of both the service provider and the customer. The lecture concludes with definitions of cloud computing from different vendors, focusing on the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet.

What is the primary responsibility of a business owner in an on-premises environment?

• Managing the data center and its operations

• Ensuring high availability of servers

• Scaling computing resources on demand

• Providing internet access to servers

Why might managing an on-premises data center be burdensome for a business owner?

• It provides better security than cloud services

• It allows for more control over data

• It is more cost-effective than cloud solutions

• It requires expertise in data center operations

In a cloud computing model, who is responsible for managing data center operations?

• The cloud service provider

• The business owner

• The IT department of the business

• A third-party consultant

What is a key feature of the shared responsibility model in cloud computing?

• The customer ensures server uptime

• The provider handles software installation

• Both parties have defined roles in operations

• The customer manages data center security

According to Amazon, what is a defining characteristic of cloud computing?

• On-demand delivery of IT resources

• Fixed monthly pricing

• Customer-managed infrastructure

• Limited scalability

What is one of the benefits of the pay-as-you-go model in cloud computing?

• Free software updates

• Predictable monthly costs

• Pay only for the resources used

• Unlimited data storage

How does cloud computing help business owners focus on their core business activities?

• By outsourcing data center management

• By eliminating the need for physical servers

• By reducing the need for IT staff

• By providing free internet access