CLOUD COMPUTING

 What is Cloud Computing  Advantages and Disadvantages

 Brief History  The Cloud is Green
 Cloud Computing Architecture  Reasons Why Cloud Computing is
 Types of Cloud Computing Important for Business
 Uses of Cloud Computing  Future of Cloud Computing
 Conclusion

INTRODUCTION (ito ung pang pahaba ng intro sa cloud computing)

With traditional desktop computing, we run copies of software programs on our own computer.
The documents we create are stored on our own pc.

Although documents ca be accessed from other computers on the network, they can’t be accessed
by computers outside the network.

With cloud computing, the software programs one use isn’t run from one’s personal computer, but
are rather stored on servers accessed via the internet.

If a computer crashes, the software is still available for others to use. Same goes for the
documents one creates; they’re stored on a collection of servers via the “Cloud”

WHAT IS CLOUD COMPUTING

 Simply put, cloud computing is the delivery of computing services including servers, storage,
databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence over the internet to offer faster
innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.
 In cloud computing, the word cloud (also phrased as "the cloud") is used as a metaphor for "the
Internet," so the phrase cloud computing means "a type of Internet-based computing," where
different services such as servers, storage and applications are delivered to an organization's
computers and devices through the Internet.
 Rather than keeping files on a proprietary hard drive or local storage device, cloud-based storage
makes it possible to save them to a remote database. As long as an electronic device has access to
the web, it has access to the data and the software programs to run it.
 Cloud computing is a popular option for people and businesses for a number of reasons including
cost savings, increased productivity, speed and efficiency, performance, and security.

BRIEF HISTORY

Cloud Computing in the Late 1990’s

In 1997 cloud computing emerged as a new paradigm defined by Professor Ramnath Chellapa as
a "computing paradigm where the boundaries of computing are determined by economic rationale rather
than technical limits." This description captures the evolving nature of the cloud. As companies began to
understand its services, cloud computing gained popularity.

In 1999, Salesforce exemplified successful cloud computing by delivering software programs

over the Internet, allowing businesses to access and download applications on-demand in a cost-effective
manner, marking a significant development in the use of the cloud.
Cloud Computing in the Early 2000’s

In 2002, Amazon revolutionized the use of computing capacity by introducing web-based retail
services and adopting a cloud computing infrastructure model. This approach, utilizing only 10% of
computer capacity efficiently, led to the launch of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

In 2006, AWS provided online services, including cloud storage, computation, and unique
features like Amazon Mechanical Turk and Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), enabling users to rent virtual
computers.

Around the same time, in 2006, Google introduced Google Docs, a platform born from the acquisition of
Writely and Google Spreadsheets. Google Docs allowed users to save, edit, and share documents online,
with compatibility for Microsoft Word. Google Spreadsheets, acquired in 2005, offered an internet-based
program for creating and sharing spreadsheets, compatible with Microsoft Excel.

In 2007, IBM, Google, and various universities collaborated to establish a server farm for
research projects requiring fast processors and extensive data sets. Universities such as the University of
Washington, Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Stanford, the University of Maryland, and UC Berkeley benefited
from IBM and Google's support, accelerating their computer experiments. This collaboration aligned with
the research interests of IBM and Google.

Netflix entered the scene in 2007, launching its streaming video service using cloud technology,
popularizing the concept of "binge-watching."

In 2008, Eucalyptus provided the first AWS API compatible platform for distributing private
clouds. Simultaneously, NASA's OpenNebula introduced the first open-source software for deploying
private and hybrid clouds, focusing on the needs of major businesses.

Cloud computing during 2010 and Beyond

In 2008, private clouds were introduced but were not well-developed or widely adopted due to
concerns about poor security in public clouds. By 2010, companies like AWS, Microsoft, and OpenStack
had created functional private clouds, with OpenStack making an open-source, free do-it-yourself cloud
available to the public.

In 2011 the concept of hybrid clouds emerged, emphasizing interoperability between private and
public clouds. IBM introduced the SmartCloud framework, Apple launched iCloud for personal
information storage, and Microsoft began advertising cloud services to the general public.

In 2012, Oracle introduced the Oracle Cloud, offering Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS),

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). CloudBolt was founded, providing a
hybrid cloud management platform to resolve interoperability issues.

Multi-cloud adoption began in 2013-2014, with organizations using SaaS providers for specific
services. By 2014, cloud computing had matured, with security becoming a major concern. Cloud
security services advanced to protect against deletion, theft, and data leakage.

In 2016, the cloud shifted from being developer-friendly to developer-driven, with application
developers leveraging cloud tools. Cloud vendors responded by developing tools to meet developers'
needs, recognizing the potential for profit. Today, application developers are primary users of cloud
services, and security remains a top concern for cloud users.
CLOUD COMPUTING ARCHITECTURE

What are the Components of Cloud Architecture?

The components of cloud architecture are generally classified into 3 categories: a front-end
platform, a backend platform, and cloud-based delivery. The architecture of the system needs the Internet
for communication between the front end and the back end.

The delivery system (which is cloud-based delivery), as the name suggests, is what allows
information to be delivered between the front end and the backend. These include Infrastructure-as-a-
Service (IaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and more.

How is Cloud Computing Architecture Structured?

The Structure of Cloud Computing Architecture

What is Front End Architecture?

Front end architecture is a term used to denote any user-facing part of cloud computing
architecture. This is the part that the end user interacts with, and it is comprised of subcomponents that
make up the user experience.
 Front end architecture generally takes the form of a user interface and is an integral part of how
the user interacts with cloud computing software.

Examples of front-end architecture include: web browsers, local networks and common web apps.
Gmail, a popular cloud service used by millions daily, has its front-end architecture in the form of the web
application. The interface allows users to access the services offered by the Gmail architecture as a whole.

Front end architecture is made up of three parts:

Software

Front end software architecture includes the software that allows cloud computing software to be
run from the user’s side. In today’s web-powered world, the front-end software architecture generally
takes the form of a web browser or client-side application.

User Interface

The user interface is what the end user directly interacts with in order to perform tasks on the
cloud. This includes the text editor in services such as Google Docs, or the interface to send and receive
emails on Gmail. However, in some cases, the UI and software architecture are rolled into one.

Client Device/Network

The client-side device or network is an integral part of front-end architecture. This includes
client-side hardware such as the user’s PC and input devices.

What is Back End Architecture?

Back-end architecture is the part of the cloud computing architecture that powers the front-end
architecture. This includes the core components of the system such as hardware and storage, and is
generally located in a server farm in a geographically distant location.

Back-end architecture is taken care of by the cloud service provider offering cloud software.
Prominent cloud providers such as AWS generally have robust backend architecture to ensure continuous
uptime with low latency. In addition to this, powerful front-end cloud architecture plays a role in creating
a dependable and easy-to use product.

Back-end architecture is made up of many distinct parts, and also includes services such as
management and security. The system generally includes components such as:

Application

The application component of the back-end cloud software architecture generally refers to the
interface being offered to the end user, except on the side of the server. This layer coordinates the various
needs of the consumer with resources in the back end.

Service

This is where all the magic happens. The service is directly responsible for providing the utility in
the architecture. This means that any task that is being run on the cloud computing system is taken care of
mainly by the service.

Services can perform a wide variety of tasks, and function in a cloud runtime. Some services that
are popular among cloud users include storage, application development environments, and web services.
It is similar to the heart of the architecture, and is one of the main components in the entire system.
Cloud Runtime

The cloud runtime is where the service runs. It is similar to an operating system in the cloud, with
technologies such as virtualization allowing multiple runtimes to exist on the same server.

Runtimes are created with the help of virtualization software, and are commonly referred to as
Hypervisors. Software such as VMWare Fusion, Oracle Virtual Box and Oracle VM for x86 are common
examples of Hypervisors. It can be compared to the foundation on which the service is built, as it
manages the resources and tasks for the service.

Storage

As the name suggests, storage is where all the data required to operate the cloud software resides.
Storage varies with cloud service providers today, with all of them having a product dedicated solely to
cloud storage. The different kinds of storage offered includes hard drives, solid state drives, and more
recently, Intel Optane DC Persistent storage.

In back-end architecture, it takes the form of many hard drives in server bays. This is then
managed by the management software which partitions the drives into what is needed by the operating
system in the cloud to run various services.

Infrastructure

The infrastructure is the engine powering all cloud software services. This includes computing
components such as the Central Processing Unit (CPU), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), motherboard
and all the other components required for the system to function smoothly, like network cards and
additional specific accelerator cards for special use-cases.

The infrastructure also differs from workload to workload. While lower-powered CPUs and
GPUs are available as a cheaper option, enterprise level workloads usually depend on cutting-edge
hardware to run. Many cloud service providers also provide accelerators, such as Google’s Tensor
Processing Unit, available to Google Cloud Platform customers to run AI tasks.

In addition to hardware and software, there are services that are required for the architecture to
function smoothly. These include:
Management

In a traditional server setting, many virtual cloud systems, known as runtimes, are on the same
physical server. This means that the resources need to be managed according to the needs of the end user.
This also has to occur in real-time to ensure seamless use and flexibility for the user.

Management software is in charge of allocating specific resources for certain tasks. While
physical resources are abundant in a public cloud solution, ineffective management can cause bottlenecks.
This makes management software essential to the ‘smooth’ functioning of a cloud environment.

Management usually takes the form of what is known as ‘middleware’, as it interfaces between
the back end and front end. Middleware is used to divide system resources and infrastructure in a
seamless and dynamic manner.

Security

Cloud security architecture is an important part of cloud software architecture. It is generally built
keeping in mind visibility in order to allow for easier debugging in case of an issue with the system.
 The way the system is structured should also ensure that mission-critical tasks do not get
interrupted. Usually, this is done by duplicating the system virtually, so as to ensure redundancy in the
tasks. Storage backups must also be done regularly, and such tasks fall under security.

Cloud security architecture also focuses on securing the server with virtual firewalls, preventing
data loss and redundancy mechanisms. These are ways to keep the system running even when it is under
potential attack or experiencing system failure owing to malfunctioning hardware

Such services are integral to ensuring a complete end user experience, as they ensure the smooth
functioning of the system. Tasks such as resource management are also critical to ensuring consistency
uptime and redundancy for cloud tasks. Security is also an important feature to keep the data contained in
the system safe from attackers.

TYPES OF CLOUD COMPUTING

Cloud computing can either be classified based on the deployment model or the type of
service. Based on the specific deployment model, we can classify cloud as public, private, and
hybrid cloud. At the same time, it can be classified as infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS),
platform-as-a-service (PaaS), and software-as-a-service (SaaS) based on the service the cloud
model offers.

Based on Deployment

PRIVATE CLOUD

In a private cloud, the computing services are offered over a private IT network for the dedicated
use of a single organization. Also termed internal, enterprise, or corporate cloud, a private cloud is usually
managed via internal resources and is not accessible to anyone outside the organization. Private cloud
computing provides all the benefits of a public cloud, such as self-service, scalability, and elasticity, along
with additional control, security, and customization.

Private clouds provide a higher level of security through company firewalls and internal hosting
to ensure that an organization’s sensitive data is not accessible to third-party providers. The drawback of
private cloud, however, is that the organization becomes responsible for all the management and
maintenance of the data centers, which can prove to be quite resource-intensive.

Examples of Private Cloud Providers:

 HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)  Oracle

 VMware  IBM
 Dell
PUBLIC CLOUD

Public cloud refers to computing services offered by third-party providers over the internet.
Unlike private cloud, the services on public cloud are available to anyone who wants to use or purchase
them. These services could be free or sold on-demand, where users only have to pay per usage for the
CPU cycles, storage, or bandwidth they consume.

Public clouds can help businesses save on purchasing, managing, and maintaining on-premises
infrastructure since the cloud service provider is responsible for managing the system. They also offer
scalable RAM and flexible bandwidth, making it easier for businesses to scale their storage needs.

Examples of Public Cloud Providers:

 Amazon Web Services (AWS)

 Microsoft Azure
 IBM Cloud
 Google Cloud Platform
 Oracle Cloud
HYBRID CLOUD

Hybrid cloud uses a combination of public and private cloud features. The “best of both worlds”
cloud model allows a shift of workloads between private and public clouds as the computing and cost
requirements change. When the demand for computing and processing fluctuates, hybrid cloud a new
window allows businesses to scale their on-premises infrastructure up to the public cloud to handle the
overflow while ensuring that no third-party data centers have access to their data.

Wherein some critical data resides in the enterprise’s private cloud while the other data is stored
and accessible from a public cloud storage provide.

Example of Hybrid Cloud Providers:

 Google Cloud
 IBM
 Oracle Cloud Platform
 VMware
 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Based on Service Model

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Infrastructure as a service or IaaS is a type of cloud computing in which a service provider is

responsible for providing servers, storage, and networking over a virtual interface. In this service, the user
doesn’t need to manage the cloud infrastructure but has control over the storage, operating systems, and
deployed applications. Instead of the user, a third-party vendor hosts the hardware, software, servers,
storage, and other infrastructure components. The vendor also hosts the user’s applications and maintains
a backup.

Example of IaaS Providers:

 Google Compute Engine  DigitalOcean

 Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud  IBM
 Microsoft

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Platform as a service or PaaS is a type of cloud computing that provides a development and
deployment environment in cloud that allows users to develop and run applications without the
complexity of building or maintaining the infrastructure. It provides users with resources to develop
cloud-based applications. In this type of service, a user purchases the resources from a vendor on a pay-
as-you-go basis and can access them over a secure connection.

PaaS doesn’t require users to manage the underlying infrastructure, i.e., the network, servers,
operating systems, or storage, but gives them control over the deployed applications. This allows
organizations to focus on the deployment and management of their applications by freeing them of the
responsibility of software maintenance, planning, and resource procurement.

Example of PaaS Providers:

 Microsoft Azure  Heroku

 Oracle  SAP Cloud Platform
 AWS Elastic Beanstalk

Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS or software as a service allows users to access a vendor’s software on cloud on a

subscription basis. In this type of cloud computing, users don’t need to install or download applications
on their local devices. Instead, the applications are located on a remote cloud network that can be directly
accessed through the web or an API.

In the SaaS model, the service provider manages all the hardware, middleware, application
software, and security. Also referred to as ‘hosted software’ or ‘on-demand software’, SaaS makes it easy
for enterprises to streamline their maintenance and support.

Example of SaaS Providers:

 Microsoft  Oracle
 Adobe  Google
 Zendesk
USES OF CLOUD COMPUTING

Create Cloud-Native Applications

Quickly build, deploy, and scale applications web, mobile, and API. Take advantage of
cloud-native technologies and approaches, such as containers, Kubernetes, microservices
architecture, API-driven communication, and DevOps.

Store, back up, and recover data

Protect your data more cost-efficiently and at massive scale by transferring your data over
the internet to an offsite cloud storage system that’s accessible from any location and any device.

Stream audio and video

Connect with your audience anywhere, anytime, on any device with high-definition video
and audio with global distribution.

Deliver software on demand

Also known as software as a service (SaaS), on-demand software lets you offer the latest
software versions and updates to customers anytime they need, anywhere they are.

Test and build applications

Reduce application development cost and time by using cloud infrastructures that can
easily be scaled up or down.

Analyze data

Unify your data across teams, divisions, and locations in the cloud. Then use cloud
services, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, to uncover insights for more
informed decisions.

Embed intelligence

Use intelligent models to help engage customers and provide valuable insights from the
data captured.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING

Advantages of Cloud Disadvantages of Cloud

No cost on infrastructure Good internet connection & bandwidth required
Optimized investments in hardware and software Downtime
No administrative or management stress Limited control of infrastructure
Easy accessibility Restricted or limited flexibility
Pay-per-use Ongoing costs
Reliability Security
Data control Vendor lock-in
Data backup and recovery Technical Issues
Huge cloud storage
Automatic software updates
Advantages of Cloud Disadvantages of Cloud
Environmentally friendly

What are the advantages of cloud computing?

#1. No cost on infrastructure:
Cloud computing is divided into three major categories as per the services: Infrastructure
as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS).
In all these categories, one thing is common that you don’t need to invest in hardware or
any infrastructure. In general, every organization has to spend a lot on their IT infrastructure to
set up and hire a specialized team.
Servers, network devices, ISP connections, storage, and software – these are the major
things in which you need to invest if we talk about general IT infrastructure.
But if you move to cloud computing services, then you don’t need to invest in these. You
simply go to a cloud service provider and buy a cloud service.
The Global Cloud Services Market research found that organizations save more
than 35% on operating expenses each year when they use cloud computing services.
#2. Optimized Investments in Hardware and Software:
With most organizations now using a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) model, it is easy to
save money on project expenses. This model provides Enterprise plans for group usage, so you
won’t have to pay individually per person for your team or company’s staff members.
By selecting the cloud, you save cost in many ways:
 Zero investment in infrastructure.
 No local server purchase requirement.
 Since you don’t own the infrastructure, you spend nothing on its management or staff to
manage it.
 Cloud works on a pay as you go model, so you spend only on resources that you need.
Nothing more!
When you opt for the cloud, the management of its infrastructure is the sole responsibility of
the cloud provider and not of the user.
#3. No administrative or management stress:
Whenever there is a purchase or up-gradation of hardware, a lot of time is wasted looking
for the best vendors, inviting quotations, negotiating rates, taking approvals, generating POs and
waiting for delivery and then setting up the infrastructure.
This whole process includes lots of administrative/managerial tasks that waste a lot of time.
With cloud services, you just need to compare the best cloud service providers and their
plans and buy from the one that matches your requirements. And this whole process doesn’t take
much time and saves you a lot of effort. Your system maintenance tasks are also eliminated in the
cloud.
#4. Accessibility and pay-per-use:
Cloud resources are easily accessible from around the globe – anytime, anywhere and
from any device and you have complete access to your resources.
 This decides your billing also -you only pay for what you use and how much you use. It’s
like your phone or electricity bill. But with other IT infrastructure, one spends the complete
amount in one go and it is very rare that those resources are used optimally, and this often leads
to wasted investments.

#5. Reliability:
Your infrastructure in the cloud increases the reliability and availability of applications
and services. Cloud services run on pooled and redundant infrastructure which provides you with
higher availability of IT services.
#6. Data control:
Another primary advantage of the cloud is that it centralizes all the data from multiple
projects and branch offices to a single location. You gain complete control over the data without
visiting individual places for checking the information.
#7. Data backup & recovery:
Loss of data can significantly impact your business. You might lose critical information
which can cost you a huge sum of money, waste your valuable time and adversely impact your
brand image.
To prevent it, you can automatically backup all the data to the cloud on a regular basis.
This helps you to recover any data in case of accidental deletion, loss because of natural calamity
or if the hard drive crashes.
#8. Huge cloud storage:
Most cloud services provide you with a free, secure, and huge storage space to store all
your valuable information.
Although most cloud storage services like OneDrive offer you a good amount of free
storage, if you use it all, you can always go for buying more secure storage in the cloud.
#9. Automatic software updates:
Updating a system every now and then can be a frustrating task for enterprises. The IT
department needs to update the system for every individual which not only wastes time but
affects productivity.
But if you are using cloud-based applications, they will get automatically updated,
without any involvement from the users.
#10. More eco-friendly:
The cloud computing system can be environmentally friendly because most cloud service
providers follow best practices to be sustainable. It also saves money on energy and reduces
carbon footprint.

What are the disadvantages of cloud computing?

#1. Requires good speed internet with good bandwidth:
To access your cloud services, you need to have a good internet connection always with
good bandwidth to upload or download files to/from the cloud.
#2. Downtime:
Since the cloud requires high internet speed and good bandwidth, there is always a
possibility of service outage, which can result in business downtime. Today, no business can
afford revenue or business loss due to downtime or slow down from an interruption in critical
business processes.

#3. Limited control of infrastructure:

Since you are not the owner of the infrastructure of the cloud, hence, you don’t have any
control or have limited access to the cloud infra.
#4. Restricted or limited flexibility:
The cloud provides a huge list of services, but consuming them comes with a lot of
restrictions and limited flexibility for your applications or developments. Also, platform
dependency or ‘vendor lock-in’ can sometimes make it difficult for you to migrate from one
provider to another.
#5. Ongoing costs:
Although you save your cost of spending on the whole infrastructure and its
management, on the cloud, you need to keep paying for services as long as you use them. But in
traditional methods, you only need to invest once.
#6. Security:
Security of data is a big concern for everyone. Since the public cloud utilizes the internet,
your data may become vulnerable.
In the case of a public cloud, it depends on the cloud provider to take care of your data.
So, before opting for cloud services, it is required that you find a provider who follows
maximum compliance policies for data security.
For complete security of data on the cloud, one needs to consider a somewhat costlier
private cloud option or the hybrid cloud option, where generic data can be on the public cloud
and business-critical data is kept on the private cloud.
#7. Vendor lock-in:
Although the cloud service providers assure you that they will allow you to switch or
migrate to any other service provider whenever you want, it is a very difficult process.
You will find it complex to migrate all the cloud services from one service provider to another.
During migration, you might end up facing compatibility, interoperability and support issues. To
avoid these issues, many customers choose not to change the vendor.
#8. Technical issues:
Even if you are a tech whiz, technical issues can occur, and everything can’t be resolved
in-house. To avoid interruptions, you will need to contact your service provider for support.
However, not every vendor provides 24/7 support to their clients.

THE CLOUD IS GREEN

1. Intelligent Infrastructure
Cloud computing provides centralized management of centers despite their geographical
locations. Increasingly, these data centers have more intelligent infrastructure that facilitates more
efficient use and energy saving. The data centers are also usually located closer to their powering
facilities, which helps prevent significant transmission losses of electrical energy over long distances.

The backup power and cooling for these data centers also have a more efficient set-up that uses
fewer watts to provide power. Indeed, their size is determined for optimal energy utilization.

2. Reduced Climate Impact

The latest studies show that companies that adopt cloud computing can reduce their carbon
footprint by 90% for small companies and up to 30% per user for large companies. Traditional data
centers also, on average, use a dirtier power mix than the typical cloud computing provider.

3. Lower Energy Consumption

Another argument in favor of the sustainability of cloud computing is the lower electricity use. A
case study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory showed that shifting basic software to the cloud
saved a significant amount of power. The sheer amount of power saved was enough to power Los Angeles
for a year. This could mean lowering the energy consumption of those software applications by up to
87%.

Cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and containers can also achieve a much lower
energy consumption. Although not all workloads on the cloud are cloud-native, the cloud is the obvious
place to host these workloads.

4. Smarter Energy Use

The tech industry has been shifting towards consuming as a service instead of purchasing and
operating IT equipment. You only pay for what you need. This shift in the cloud-computing space can
mark a departure from companies purchasing equipment and setting it up in anticipation of usage spikes
in the server. The cloud is flexible depending on usage, with no machines sitting by idly (as is the case in
traditional data centers). This highly utilized infrastructure makes cloud computing several times more
efficient than traditional data centers.

And because of this higher utilization rate, the hardware will likely have a shorter lifecycle,
prompting regular upgrades with new technology with better efficiency. And this higher efficiency
hardware has a drastically lower energy consumption in the long term.

5. Ambitious Plans
 Finally, big cloud providers have demonstrated great promise to be net-zero in the future. Their
resources, influence, and scale set them up with the ability to move market trends and meet sustainability
targets. Many big cloud providers are already ahead of other industries in their plans to hit a net zero
target. An example is Amazon’s and Microsoft’s promises that they plan to shift to powering their
operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025.

REASONS WHY CLOUD COMPUTING IS IMPORTANT FOR BUSINESS

1. Scalability

Cloud computing is a scalable procedure. It has innumerable IT resources which have

been helping it bloom over the years. Scalability refers to the expansion of infrastructure to
handle an increased loaf for every application. Cloud computing helps in this procedure. It helps
developers to increase their popularity in business. It is a primary driver of meeting the changing
demand for computing and development. Hence, this is why cloud computing is so important for
business.

2. Flexibility

Cloud computing promotes flexibility in the workplace. It allows the employees to be

flexible enough by accessing the data from home or on a holiday. Since cloud computing is
present over virtual media, the commute from home to work is saved if the employee has a stable
internet connection. Cloud computing is hence considered to be much more flexible than Grid
computing.

3. Saving Costs

Cloud computing is known to save capital costs at large. Some of the integral benefits of
popular cost savings are no upfront hardware or software purchases that are required for cloud
computing. The time to spend on computing, storage, and networking is reduced, which has
exempted plenty of costs. It also has shown amazing results in reducing operational costs,
maintenance, and upgrade expenses as well. This is why cloud computing is very important.

4. Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery or DRaaS is a cloud computing service model that helps an

organization back up its data over the cloud with the help of an IT infrastructure third-party
cloud computing environment. It provides DR orchestration as well through a SaaS solution so
that the IT infrastructure can regain its functionality. It helps the employees quickly recover the
critical systems of an organization after a disaster and gives the employees remote access to the
systems. This ensures a secure virtual environment. The importance of cloud security is
immensely beneficial and keeps data secured.
5. Compliance and Security

Cloud computing comes with security services that enable the cloud to reserve the data
even during a disaster. It backs up the data with the help of an IT infrastructure cloud structure
which helps in regaining its full functionality. Cloud computing compliance and security ensure
user and data authentication with access control and privacy protection. Many organizations are
inclined toward using a private cloud database. Cloud computing ensures the privacy of the data,
and that is also why security is important in cloud computing. This particular method ensures the
privacy of the company infrastructure and maintains a commendable amount of cyber security.

6. Manage IT Infrastructure with Low Complexity

Cloud computing helps in managing IT infrastructure without a tad bit of complexity. It

helps to manage the server hardware with amazing networking equipment to build cloud-based
applications. The hardware and the software components of cloud computing enable the seamless
implementation of cloud computing models in any organization. Cloud computing is smooth and
provides for hassle-free work irrespective of the medium of public, private, or hybrid cloud. This
is considered to be one of the popular services provided by cloud vendors.

7. Multiple Service Offerings

Cloud computing is a very popular service provider that has been facilitating people for a
very long time. It has a plethora of service providers in the market who have defined what is the
need for cloud computing. Multiple service providers offer cloud computing. They are:

 Amazon Web Services (AWS).

 Microsoft Azure.
 Google Cloud Platform.
 IBM Cloud Services.
 Adobe Creative Cloud.

These cloud computing websites provide a great opportunity for backing up data and other
resources ensuring the upholding of the IT infrastructure. It provides multiple services that are
suitable for your needs.

8. Improved DevOps

Cloud computing matters because of a lot of reasons. One of the important aspects of
cloud computing is improved DevOps. The improved DevOps enable centralized governance and
control with efficiency that integrates the deployment procedures. The cloud infrastructure hence
allows the developer with a much more grasp over their components which results in quick
action procedures. Furthermore, its speedy delivery help in making the cloud projects to be much
more defined and fold back quickly in the software.
9. Effortless Maintenance

The code maintainability in cloud computing is pretty high, enabling organization-wide

coordination. It depends upon the search, reuse, and change of other team codes and enhances
precision in the process of cloud computing. Therefore, cloud computing is easy to maintain
taking into account the current scenario by generating a large codebase for large-scale
organizations.

10. Easy Accessibility

Cloud computing is an easy-to-access computing system. The cloud computing system is

easy to access to manage the data. It helps to access online data easily the organizations. It is
easy to build and is resistant to any kind of fault tolerance. The developers can add extra
resources to allocate them from a redundancy of any kind. It is easily accessible because it
consists of both hardware and software components that are required for an efficient computing
model.

11. Higher Level of Security

Cloud computing provides a higher level of security when it comes to both public and
private clouds. It saves the data and ensures zero data breaches altogether. The hybrid cloud
comes with automated data security with advanced visibility and predictive threat analytics. It
also enhances fast and easy onboarding as well. The cloud computing system consists of features
for protection against hackers. This is why security is important in cloud computing because it
helps to maintain a proper course of privacy for the companies.

12. Increased Collaboration

Cloud computing provides an optimal solution to help teams work faster and at ease. This
enables flexible scheduling of work. The tasks can be shared amongst the different collaborators
to ensure proper work balance between colleagues from different time zones. Collaboration is
integral in cloud computing because it enables all the team members to work together
irrespective of location. Cloud computing will help the team members to work together
irrespective of their location. Even if a team member loses or damages a device, the data will,
however remain safe and secure.

13. Automatic Updates

One of the biggest reasons why cloud computing is interesting is because it provides
automatic updates. Cloud providers usually come up with a cloud service model called Software
as a Service or SaaS. This model enables the software vendors to take care of regular software
updates on behalf of the users. This provides hassle-free service, which improves energy
efficiency. It also saves time by reducing computer-related emissions.

14. Increased Focus on Core Business

The core business model of cloud computing is to provide flexibility in the workplace. It
also facilitates managing complex IT infrastructure. The key focus of cloud computing is to work
with a cloud partner in improving the business. Cloud computing focuses on providing the core
components of IaaS, SaaS, PaaS. Cloud computing procedures mainly focus on these aspects
and, thereby are focused primarily on data storage and respecting its privacy.

15. Competitiveness

Cloud computing can analyze big data in cloud systems which creates a competitive
advantage in the world of cloud service. The major advantage of cloud computing is the access
and affordability of data for both small and medium-scale enterprises. It also reduces IT costs
which is beneficial when you are starting your business. The other competitive advantages of
cloud computing are:

 Cost leadership.
 Defensive Strategies
 Strategic Alliances

THE FUTURE OF CLOUD COMPUTING

The concept of cloud computing is vast and unique. Cloud computing is both powerful and
expansive. It is continuously growing, which provides a proper advantage in the field of cloud computing.
The future of cloud computing is wide and will provide a plethora of opportunities for both hosts and
their customers. By 2025, it is believed that it will not be only bound to small or medium-scale businesses
but will surely gain prevalence even in large-scale industries as well. The speed and agility of cloud
computing are what sets it class apart.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, cloud computing stands as a revolutionary and innovative technology,

offering seamless access to high-performance computing, networking, storage, and infrastructure
over the internet. As an integral part of the IT landscape, it is witnessing widespread adoption by
major organizations, with many offerings Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service
(PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Key players such as Amazon.com, Sun, IBM, and
Google Apps are contributing to the expansion of cloud services, ranging from storage solutions
to software delivery.

The impact of cloud computing extends across the computer industry, influencing
software companies and internet service providers alike. By eliminating the need to fret over
hardware configurations and server requirements, cloud computing simplifies the process for
companies to deliver their products to end-users. As this technology continues to evolve, its
influence on the IT landscape is set to grow, reshaping the way businesses operate and
accelerating the pace of innovation in the digital era.
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