2. Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Real time delivery of services and solutions across the Internet, such as using
social media, storing photos online
• Includes the use of scalable and virtualized resources
• Consists of three components – Client Computers, Distributed Servers, and Data
Centers
3. What are the advantages of using cloud
computing?
The advantages of using cloud computing are:
• Data Backup and Storage of Data
• Powerful Server Capabilities
• SaaS ( Software as a service)
• Information Technology Sandboxing Capabilities
• Increases Productivity
• Cost Effective
• Saves Time
4. Explain different models for deployment in
cloud computing?
The different deployment models in cloud computing are:
• Private Cloud
• Public Cloud
• Community Cloud
• Hybrid Cloud
5. What are some open source cloud computing
platform databases?
The open source cloud computing platform databases are
• MongoDB
• CouchDB
• LucidDB
6. What are the different layers in Cloud
Computing ?
The different layers of cloud computing are:
SaaS: An acronym for Software as a Service and provides direct access to the
users to the cloud application without installing anything on the system.
IaaS: An acronym for Infrastructure as a service and provides the
infrastructure in terms of hardware namely memory, processor speed etc.
PaaS: An acronym for Platform as a service and provides cloud application
platform for the developers
7. What are the business benefits involved in Cloud
Architecture?
The benefits involved in Cloud Architecture are:
• Zero infrastructure investment
• Well in time infrastructure
• More efficient utilization of resources
8. Explain hybrid and community Cloud?
Hybrid Cloud: Comprises multiple service providers and is a combination of
public and private cloud features. It is utilized by the organization when it
requires both private and public clouds both
Community Cloud: Quite expensive and is utilized when the companies have
a common goal and requirement, and are willing to share benefits of the
cloud service