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Cloud computing is vital for cost efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, characterized by on-demand self-service and rapid elasticity. It includes various types such as public, private, hybrid, and community clouds, along with service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Key trends involve hybrid cloud adoption and AI integration, while cloud management focuses on security and risk management.

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Cloud computing is vital for cost efficiency, scalability, and flexibility, characterized by on-demand self-service and rapid elasticity. It includes various types such as public, private, hybrid, and community clouds, along with service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Key trends involve hybrid cloud adoption and AI integration, while cloud management focuses on security and risk management.

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Cloud Computing: Questions & Answers

1. Importance of Cloud Computing & Characteristics

Cloud computing is essential in today's digital world as it enables cost efficiency, scalability,
and flexibility.

Importance of Cloud Computing:

1. Cost Savings – Reduces infrastructure investment.


2. Scalability – Resources adjust based on demand.
3. Faster Deployment – Quick application rollouts.
4. Enhanced Collaboration – Cloud storage enables shared access.
5. Automatic Updates – Cloud providers handle software maintenance.

Characteristics of Cloud Computing:

1. On-Demand Self-Service
2. Broad Network Access
3. Resource Pooling
4. Rapid Elasticity
5. Measured Service
6. Multi-Tenancy

2. Types of Clouds & Cloud Infrastructure


Cloud computing is categorized into various types based on deployment models and
infrastructure.

Types of Clouds:

1. Public Cloud – Shared resources (AWS, Azure, GCP).


2. Private Cloud – Dedicated for one organization.
3. Hybrid Cloud – Combination of public and private clouds.
4. Community Cloud – Shared infrastructure for specific industries.
5. Multi-Cloud – Using multiple cloud providers.

Cloud Infrastructure Components:

1. Virtualization Layer (Hypervisor)


2. Storage & Compute Resources
3. Networking & Security Mechanisms
4. Management & Automation Tools
5. Database & Analytics Services

3. Cloud Computing Trends & Service Models

Trends in Cloud Computing:

1. Hybrid & Multi-Cloud Adoption


2. Serverless Computing
3. AI & ML in Cloud Services
4. Edge Computing
5. Quantum Computing

Cloud Service Models:

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – Virtual machines, storage, networking.


2. Platform as a Service (PaaS) – Cloud-based development platforms.
3. Software as a Service (SaaS) – Cloud-hosted applications (Google Docs, Dropbox).

4. Cloud Computing Technology

Cloud computing delivers computing resources via the internet, including storage,
databases, and applications.

5. Role of Cloud Modeling & Architecture

Cloud modeling defines strategies for cloud adoption, while cloud architecture optimizes
performance, security, and costs.

6. Virtualization & Its Types

Virtualization enables multiple virtual environments on a single system. Types include:


1. Hardware Virtualization
2. Server Virtualization
3. Storage Virtualization
4. Network Virtualization
5. Desktop Virtualization
6. Application Virtualization
7. Data Virtualization

7. Cloud Data Storage Management & File System

Cloud storage involves managing data efficiently with security and scalability. File systems
include:
1. Distributed File System (HDFS)
2. Network File System (NFS)
3. Object Storage (Amazon S3)

8. Applications Utilizing Cloud Storage

Cloud storage is used in:


1. Backup & Disaster Recovery – Google Drive, AWS Backup.
2. Media Streaming – Netflix, YouTube.
3. E-Commerce – Amazon, Flipkart.
4. IoT Data Storage – AWS IoT, Google Cloud IoT.

9. Cloud Management & Risk Management

Cloud management services help in monitoring, security, and cost control. Risk
management covers security threats, compliance, and vendor lock-in.

10. Apache Hadoop & Its Applications

Apache Hadoop is a big data framework used for distributed storage & processing.
Applications include:
1. Big Data Analytics (Google, Facebook)
2. Healthcare & Genomics (Stanford University)
3. E-Commerce (Amazon, eBay)
4. Social Media (Twitter, LinkedIn)

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