2. 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
It relies on sharing computing
resources rather than having local servers or
personal devices to handle applications
3. Reduction in computing costs
Virtualization
On-demand self service
Rapid elasticity
Consumption-based billing
4. Software as a Service (Saas)
Platform as a Service (Paas)
Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas)
5. Users do not manage the infrastructure and
platform where the application runs
This eliminates the need to install and run the
application on the user's own computers
Users are provided access to application
software and databases
SaaS is usually priced on a pay-per-use basis
6. Allows users to create their own cloud
applications using specific tools and
languages
Facilitates rapid development at low cost
Can be used or public or private deployment
7. Allows users to run any application on the
cloud hardware of their choice
Physical infrastructure is abstracted to
provide computing , storage and networking
as a service
Thus eliminating the need for dedicated
systems
9. Cloud infrastructure operated solely for a single
organization
Capital intensive
Dedicated resources
Customized and tailored policies
Objective is to maintain a consistent level of
control over security, privacy and governance
10. Services are rendered over a network that is open
for public use
Cloud infrastructure is homogenous
Shared utilization of resources
No wasted resources because it is used as “pay-
as-you-go” basis
Scalability to meet needs
11. Composition of two or more clouds that
offers the benefit of multiple deployment
models
So, it extends the capacity of the cloud
service
12. Shares infrastructure between several
organizations from a specific community with
common concerns
Less cost-efficient
13. Refers to the components and
subcomponents required for cloud computing
Components typically consist of a front end
platform, back end platforms, a cloud based
delivery, and a network
Combined, these components make up cloud
computing architecture
14. Cost efficient
Almost unlimited storage
Backup and recovery
Automatic software integration
Easy access to information
15. Security breaches
Vendor lock-in
Performance interference and noisy
neighbours
Consumer end storage
Monopolies and privatization of cyberspace
16. It is touted as the next big thing in the
history of computing
It has reached a maturity that leads it into a
productive phase
Together with it’s pros and cons, it will only
grow exponentially from now on
