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Cloud computing has become famous in recent years.To know the basics of cloud computing read below....


The computer and software services necessary for computing works provided via the internet is called cloud computing.

Why is it named as "cloud computing" .....

Because all the services are provided via the internet and cloud symbol is used to represent internet in flowchart and diagrams.

There are three types of services offered in cloud computing

  • Infrastructure as a service
  • Platform as a service
  • Software as a service

Infrastructure as a service

In Infrastructure as a service ,the service provider provides the necessary servers,hardware and networking components to an organisation for a fee.The organisation in turn installs the necessary programs in the service provider's server and uses them.The service provider is responsible for the maintenance of the servers.

Platform as a service

In Platform as a service ,the service provider provides the necessary softwares and the tools for creating softwares which are installed in their server to an organisation for a specified amount.The organisation creates the necessary softwares on his platform and uses them.Its like renting in a house which has all the necessary things.

Software as a service

In Software as a service , the applications hosted in the service provider s server are made available to customers via the internet.The provider also interacts with the user through a front end panel.The provider provides the necessary support to the customer.The services range from e-mail to data processing.

Advantages of cloud computing

  • The advantage of this is,the customer after paying the amount can get the service at any time.
  • Also there are no problems of computer crash or server down.it is the responsibility of the service provider.
  • There is no investment cost for computers,servers,software,etc..
  • Amount can be payed according to usage
  • Now a days, the service providers provide the service on a monthly basis.The provider and the customer can cancel the agreement at any time.So ther is no loss for anyone.

This service is suitable for small business groups.

Example of an organization operating using cloud computing:

In an small scale cotton industry,the working days & salary of the workers and the productivity potential can be calculated with help of a computer connected to the internet via cloud computing.


It is estimated that by 2011,40% of the technology works will be done through cloud computing.In india reliance communications has made an agreement with microsoft to provide cloud computing services.

To know more about cloud computing,read the following article on cloud computing.




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Princessa Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago

Welcome to the HubMob!

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Consonus Tech 2 years ago

I really appreciate your contribution to explain cloud computing. No doubt, this phrase will become a common concept in the near future, but it’s still confusing for many. I appreciate the graphics near the top of the Hub to clarify the benefits of cloud computing. Pictures (or graphics) are worth a thousand words. I look forward to your future contributions.

SrinivasaReddy 16 months ago

waw it's nice explanation, i think this is the very near to real time software

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Oneit 15 months ago

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L. Sai Prasuna 7 months ago

I'am extremely satisfied with the information provided on the concept of the cloud computing. But still it requires more clarity for proper understanding.

DhileepKumarAmbati 6 months ago

hey,

thats really usefull to the students like me to gain the basic information reguarding cloud computing.it was reall helpfull to us.

thank u

Amresh 6 months ago

Thank you making such a clarification. Now only i got clear idea about this cloud computing and this phrase. Really useful.

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GClark Level 5 Commenter 6 months ago

Finally, a clear explanation about "cloud!" Interesting article with helpful explanation and details. Thanks for sharing. GC

Samantha Andrada 2 months ago

The cloud field is growing rapidly and if you don't do it within two year's you won't have a business. - http://www.atscloud.com/

suresh 2 months ago

good explanation

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nihar2 2 months ago

nice article on cloud computing .. it really helped to get a basic idea on the subject... quite a growing field with lots of business opportunities in the field, mostly needed for small and medium scale industries.

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seothomas 13 days ago

Cloud computing sounds confusing but its really not. Great hub. Check out a hub I made with 10 free cloud backup services

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Gurmail Singh 12 days ago

it will really perform wonders in the business and would be helpful in the rising prices as well maintenance charges on the whole .Moreover it the new technique to follow with faster speed

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