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Cloud computing is a distributed system providing on-demand access to resources over the internet, characterized by scalability, cost efficiency, and global accessibility. It includes various deployment models (public, private, hybrid, community) and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, BPaaS), while virtualization plays a key role in resource management. Key challenges include security concerns, downtime risks, vendor lock-in, and data privacy issues.

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Cloud Computing Notes

1. Introduction to Cloud Computing


Cloud computing is a distributed computing system that enables on-demand access to
computing resources such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and
analytics over the internet. It follows a pay-as-you-go model, reducing infrastructure costs
and providing scalability and flexibility.

2. Definition and Need for Cloud Computing


Definition: Cloud computing is an internet-based computing model where shared resources,
software, and information are provided to computers and devices on demand.

Need:

• Scalability: Easily scale up or down based on workload demands.

• Cost Efficiency: Pay only for what you use, reducing capital expenditure.

• Global Accessibility: Access from anywhere with an internet connection.

• Rapid Deployment: Quickly launch applications without complex setup.

• Disaster Recovery: Data replication ensures minimal downtime and data loss.

• Focus on Core Business: Reduces infrastructure management overhead.

• Innovation & Experimentation: Enables testing new ideas with minimal risk.

3. Characteristics of Cloud Computing


• On-Demand Self-Service: Users can provision computing resources without human
intervention.

• Broad Network Access: Resources are accessible over the internet from multiple devices.

• Resource Pooling: Multiple users share pooled computing resources dynamically.

• Rapid Elasticity: Resources can scale automatically based on demand.

• Measured Service: Users pay based on their actual consumption.

4. Types of Cloud Computing


Cloud computing can be classified based on deployment models and service models.

A. Deployment Models
• Public Cloud: Services available to the general public via third-party providers (e.g., AWS,
Google Cloud).
• Private Cloud: Dedicated infrastructure for a single organization, ensuring greater security
and control.

• Hybrid Cloud: A combination of public and private clouds, allowing workload distribution.

• Community Cloud: Shared infrastructure among organizations with common interests


(e.g., government, healthcare).

B. Service Models
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources such as VMs,
storage, and networking (e.g., AWS EC2).

• Platform as a Service (PaaS): Provides a platform for developing, running, and managing
applications (e.g., Google App Engine).

• Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet (e.g., Google
Drive, Microsoft Office 365).

• Business Process as a Service (BPaaS): Automates and manages business operations (e.g.,
payroll processing).

5. Virtualization in Cloud Computing


Virtualization enables multiple virtual environments on a single physical hardware by using
a hypervisor.

Types of Virtualization:
• Server Virtualization: Multiple virtual servers run on a single physical server.

• Storage Virtualization: Storage resources are combined and managed as a single entity.

• Network Virtualization: Virtual networks are created within a physical network.

• Desktop Virtualization: User desktops are hosted on centralized servers.

• Application Virtualization: Applications run independently of the underlying OS.

6. Cloud Security and Challenges


• Security Concerns: Data breaches, identity theft, compliance issues.

• Downtime Risks: Dependence on internet connectivity can cause service interruptions.

• Vendor Lock-in: Difficulty in migrating services between cloud providers.

• Data Privacy: Compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

7. Future Trends in Cloud Computing


• Edge Computing: Data processing closer to the source to reduce latency.
• AI & Machine Learning: Cloud platforms integrating AI services for automation.

• Serverless Computing: Developers can deploy code without managing infrastructure.

• Quantum Computing: Cloud-based quantum computing is emerging for complex problem-


solving.

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