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Cloud computing delivers various computing services over the Internet, allowing companies to rent resources instead of owning infrastructure. It includes service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and deployment models such as public, private, and hybrid clouds. The technology offers advantages like cost efficiency and scalability, while facing challenges like data security and downtime.

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Cloud Computing Overview Improved

Cloud computing delivers various computing services over the Internet, allowing companies to rent resources instead of owning infrastructure. It includes service models like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and deployment models such as public, private, and hybrid clouds. The technology offers advantages like cost efficiency and scalability, while facing challenges like data security and downtime.

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Cloud Computing Overview

1. Introduction
Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage,
databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the Internet ('the cloud')
to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. Instead of owning their
own computing infrastructure or data centers, companies can rent access to anything from
applications to storage from a cloud service provider.

2. Cloud Service Models


• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources over the
internet.

• Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and
manage applications.

• Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet, on a


subscription basis.

3. Deployment Models
• Public Cloud: Services are delivered over the public internet and shared across
organizations.

• Private Cloud: Services are maintained on a private network for a single organization.

• Hybrid Cloud: Combines public and private clouds to allow data and applications to be
shared between them.

4. Real-World Applications
• Business: Cloud computing supports CRM platforms like Salesforce, ERP systems, data
analytics tools.

• Education: Virtual classrooms, learning management systems, and scalable storage


solutions.

• Healthcare: Secure data storage, telemedicine, and patient information management.

5. Advantages
• Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go pricing reduces capital expenditures.

• Scalability: Resources can be scaled up/down as needed.

• Accessibility: Access from anywhere with internet.

• Disaster Recovery: Built-in backup and disaster recovery capabilities.


6. Challenges
• Data Security: Risk of data breaches and loss.

• Downtime: Possible service outages.

• Limited Control: Dependency on third-party service providers.

7. Leading Providers
• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Offers EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more.

• Microsoft Azure: Known for hybrid cloud and enterprise tools like Azure DevOps.

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Known for data and AI solutions.

8. Conclusion
Cloud computing has revolutionized the IT industry by enabling scalable, cost-effective, and
efficient delivery of computing services. Its adoption continues to grow across industries,
empowering businesses and individuals alike.

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