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what does cloud computing mean?
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using computer services on another organisation's computers.
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what are the organisations on other computer services also known as?
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a host.
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what are some well known hosting companies for cloud computing?
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amazon, microsoft, google and rackspade.
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how do users access software, data and storage?
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through a web browser or mobile app.
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what is cloud storage?
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it is where the only access, storage and retrieval facilities are provided by the host provider, often via the internet.
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how is cloud computing and storage beneficial to cost?
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you only pay for the storage that you have used
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how is cloud computing and storage beneficial to conveniece?
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you don’t have to provide and maintain the hardware locally.
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how is cloud computing and storage beneficial to availability?
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data and files may be available anywhere in the world where there is internet connection.
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how can cloud computing and storage be a conern due to the reliability of the network?
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you need to be able to get through to the host in order to access and process data.
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how can cloud computing and storage be a conern due to the security of the data?
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because the files are being stored by the host you have no control over them.
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how can cloud computing and storage be a concern due to the software it uses?
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the host may not be using the latest, fastest and most secure version.
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how can cloud computing and storage be a concern due to potentially lower performance?
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the speed of retrieval of data may be lower than it would be on a local database held in-house.
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how can you be more aware of the security of your data?
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be aware of their security terms and policies. |
