Chapter One
Cloud Computing
INTRODUCTION
▪ Cloud Computing provides us a means by which we can access the
applications as utilities, over the Internet. It allows us to create,
configure, and customize applications online.
▪ With Cloud Computing users can access database resources via the
internet from anywhere for as long as they need without worrying
about any maintenance or management of actual resources.
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▪ Cloud computing is defined as the use of hosted services, such as
data storage, servers, databases, networking, and software over the
internet.
▪ Since cloud computing began, the world has witnessed an explosion
of cloud-based applications and services in IT, which continue to
expand.
▪ recently, almost every small and large application we use resides on
the cloud, helping us save storage space, expenses, and time
What is Cloud?
▪ The term Cloud refers to a Network or Internet. In other words, we can say
that Cloud is something, which is present at remote location.
▪ Cloud can provide services over network, i.e., on public networks or on
private networks, i.e., WAN, LAN or VPN.
▪ Applications such as e-mail, web conferencing, customer relationship
management (CRM), all run in cloud.
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What is Cloud Computing?
▪ Cloud Computing refers to manipulating, configuring, and
accessing the applications online.
▪ It offers online data storage, infrastructure and application.
▪ Cloud Computing is both a combination of software and
hardware based computing resources delivered as a network
service.
▪ Computer system resources, especially data storage and computing
power, are available on-demand, without direct management by the user
in cloud computing.
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Cloud Computing
Architecture
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Types of cloud Computing
There are certain services and
models working behind the
scene making the cloud
computing feasible and
accessible to end users.
Following are the working
models for cloud computing:
1. Deployment Models
2. Service Models
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Deployment Services
PUBLIC CLOUD : The Public Cloud allows systems and services to be
easily accessible to the general public. Public cloud may be less secure because
of its openness, e.g., e-mail.
PRIVATE CLOUD : The Private Cloud allows systems and services to be
accessible within an organization. It offers increased security because of its
private nature.
COMMUNITY CLOUD : The Community Cloud allows systems and
services to be accessible by group of organizations.
HYBRID CLOUD : The Hybrid Cloud is mixture of public and private
cloud. However, the critical activities are performed using private cloud while
the non-critical activities are performed using public cloud.
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Service Models
Service Models are the reference models on which the Cloud
Computing is based. These can be categorized into three basic
service models as listed below:
1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
2. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
3. Software as a Service (SaaS)
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
IaaS is the delivery of technology infrastructure as an on demand
scalable service.
IaaS provides access to fundamental resources such as physical
machines, virtual machines, virtual storage, etc.
• Usually billed based on usage
• Usually multi tenant virtualized environment
• Can be coupled with Managed Services for OS and application support
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IaaS Examples
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Platform as a Service (PaaS)
PaaS provides the runtime environment for applications, development &
deployment tools, etc.
PaaS provides all of the facilities required to support the complete life
cycle of building and delivering web applications and services entirely
from the Internet.
Typically applications must be developed with a particular platform in
mind
▪ Multi tenant environments
▪ Highly scalable multi tier
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PaaS Examples
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
SaaS model allows to use software applications as a service to end users.
SaaS is a software delivery methodology that provides licensed multi-
tenant access to software and its functions remotely as a Web-based
service.
▪ Usually billed based on usage
▪ Usually multi tenant
environment
▪ Highly scalable architecture
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SaaS Examples
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Do you Use the Cloud?
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Advantages
▪ Lower computer costs
▪ Improved performance:
▪ Reduced software costs
▪ Instant software updates
▪ Improved document format compatibility
▪ Unlimited storage capacity
▪ Increased data reliability
▪ Universal document access
▪ Latest version availability
▪ Easier group collaboration
▪ Device independence
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Disadvantages
▪ Requires a constant Internet connection
▪ Does not work well with low-speed
connections Features might be limited
▪ Can be slow
▪ Stored data can be lost
▪ Stored data might not be secure
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Cloud Storage
• Create an Account
User name and
password.
• Content lives with the
account in the cloud.
• Log onto any
computer with Wi-Fi
to find your content
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Download For Storage
• Download a cloud based app to on your computer
• The app lives on your Computer
• Save files to the app
• When connected to the Internet it will sync with the cloud
• The Cloud can be accessed from any Internet connection
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