AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Characteristics of Cloud Computing (Part 1)

The video tutorial explores the five major characteristics of cloud computing as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It delves into the official NIST definition of cloud computing, highlighting its model for enabling on-demand network access to shared computing resources. The tutorial emphasizes the concept of resource pooling, explaining how cloud service providers like AWS serve multiple tenants using a multi-tenant model. The technical definition of resource pooling by NIST is also discussed, focusing on the dynamic assignment of resources and location independence.

What are the five major characteristics of cloud computing?

Describe the official definition of cloud computing as established by NIST.

Explain the concept of resource pooling in cloud computing.

How does the multi-tenant model work in cloud services?

What is the significance of location independence in cloud computing?