Cloud Computing Basics
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What is a benefit of cloud computing compared to traditional on-premises IT?

  • Purchasing and configuring supporting hardware and software
  • Decreasing speed and agility in enterprise applications
  • Owning and maintaining physical data centers and servers
  • Offloading expenses and effort of purchasing and managing infrastructure (correct)
  • What is an advantage of cloud computing in terms of speed?

  • Purchasing and configuring supporting hardware and software
  • Using enterprise applications in minutes (correct)
  • Waiting weeks or months for IT to respond to a request
  • Reducing the use of cloud-based infrastructure and resources
  • What do you pay for in cloud computing?

  • A fixed monthly fee for unlimited resources
  • The entire cost of purchasing and maintaining infrastructure upfront
  • Only the cloud-based infrastructure and resources used (correct)
  • A flat rate for all computing resources
  • What is the primary advantage of cloud computing in terms of cost?

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    What is a key difference between cloud computing and traditional on-premises IT?

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    Study Notes

    What is Cloud Computing?

    • Cloud computing is the on-demand access to computing resources over the internet with pay-per-use pricing.
    • It provides access to physical servers, virtual servers, data storage, networking capabilities, application development tools, software, AI-powered analytic tools, and more.

    Importance of Cloud Computing

    • Cloud computing plays a pivotal role in everyday life, from accessing cloud applications to streaming movies and playing cloud-hosted video games.
    • It is indispensable in business settings, from small startups to global enterprises.

    Business Applications of Cloud Computing

    • Enables remote work by making data and applications accessible from anywhere.
    • Creates a framework for seamless omnichannel customer engagement.
    • Provides vast computing power and resources for cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and quantum computing.

    Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)

    • Manage cloud-based technology services hosted at a remote data center.
    • Make resources available for a pay-as-you-go or monthly subscription fee.

    Benefits of Cloud Computing

    • Cost-effectiveness: offloads expenses of purchasing, installing, configuring, and managing on-premises infrastructure.
    • Increased speed and agility: use enterprise applications in minutes, without waiting for IT to respond to requests, purchase and configure hardware, and install software.

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    Learn about cloud computing, its capabilities, and benefits over traditional infrastructure. Understand the role of cloud computing in daily life.

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