Cloud Computing Basics and Challenges
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The Internet of Everything (loE) is an era where all computers, mobile phones, and intelligent terminals are connected through servers.

False

The PC era is considered to be entirely a server-based network.

False

The mobile era features browser applications running on iOS and Android systems.

True

Traditional IT architectures rely heavily on software for their reliability.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A single node in a centralized IT architecture cannot increase the processing performance.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The migration to cloud architecture transforms enterprise data centers from resource silos to resource pooling.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing is a model for enabling ubiquitous, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing is often referred to as "the delivery of on-demand, measured computing services over the Internet."

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing allows enterprises to provide better products to attract more users by making their lives more inconvenient

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

HUAWEI CLOUD Meeting allows interactive video and voice communications between people in two or more locations.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The video conferencing market in China is expected to grow at an average annual rate of less than 20%.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

E-Gov Cloud Online Services enables access to comprehensive public services through the Internet.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

E-Gov Cloud services utilize compute, storage, network, security, and application resources in existing equipment rooms and leverage cloud computing to offer high reliability, availability, and elasticity.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Online services are not considered to be a typical application of e-Gov.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) robots are provided to guide users in E-Gov Cloud services.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

RPA technology handles all work items through the workbench, effectively collaborating with functional agencies in E-Gov Cloud services.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Public cloud is a type of cloud computing service that is developing considerably in China.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main cloud vendors in China include China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, local government cloud computing platforms, and public cloud platforms built by Internet giants.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Enterprises with foreign technical backgrounds or introducing foreign cloud computing technologies are not considered to be public cloud vendors in China.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a private cloud, all data is kept within the organization's data center to ensure maximum data protection.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A public cloud service provider owns and operates the cloud infrastructure and provides cloud services to the public.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hybrid cloud combines a public and private cloud, but they remain distinct entities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides infrastructure, but users must maintain related resources.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides infrastructure and the application deployment environment, but users are responsible for maintaining them.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Software as a Service (SaaS) provides all resources, services, and maintenance, and users are only responsible for using applications.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing is a service-oriented mode that provides IT devices as services on demand.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing dynamically allocates resources to applications in software, which can optimize resource usage, and dynamically allocates the resources to applications in software.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cloud computing supports auto-scaling, which optimizes work efficiency by building high-specification cloud data centers and introducing automatic scheduling technology.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

On-demand self-service is a benefit of cloud computing, which allows customers to deploy processing services based on actual requirements on the server running time, network, and storage.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Broad network access is a benefit of cloud computing, where various capabilities can be obtained over the Internet, and the Internet can be accessed in standard mode from various clients.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Resource pooling is a benefit of cloud computing, where computing resources are centralized so that customers can rent services.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Quick deployment and auto-scaling is a benefit of cloud computing, where cloud computing can rapidly and elastically provide computing capabilities.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Metered services are a benefit of cloud computing, where cloud services are billed based on the actual resource usage, such as the CPU, memory, storage capacity, and bandwidth consumption of cloud servers.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Massive scale is a characteristic of cloud computing, which means that IT resource supply is centralized.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Homogeneity is a characteristic of cloud computing, which is similar to standardization.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Virtualization is a characteristic of cloud computing that has two meanings: accurate computing units and the separation of software and hardware.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elastic computing is a characteristic of cloud computing, which means that IT resources can be elastically provided.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Low-cost software is a characteristic of cloud computing, which is provided to meet market competition and requirements, and makes it easy to use. Therefore, low-cost software is required to earn money at small profits but quick turnover.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Geographic distribution is a characteristic of cloud computing, which is provided anytime and anywhere. Therefore, large public cloud service providers have dozens or even hundreds of data centers to provide cloud computing services to global customers.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Service orientation is a characteristic of cloud computing, which means that the overall design is service-oriented.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Advanced security technology is a characteristic of cloud computing, where advanced security technologies must be adopted to protect cloud computing.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cloud Computing Basics

  • Enterprises demand more compute, storage, and networking resources, leading to cloud computing's emergence.

Background of Cloud Computing

  • Mobile internet prevalence and data explosion create challenges for traditional ICT.
  • The PC era involved networked computers, with connections through servers.
  • The mobile era uses mobile phones to access the internet, showcasing connectivity via 5G, moving toward an Internet of Everything (loE).
  • The loE era highlights an ecosystem competition.
  • PC era relied on Windows, Intel chips, and x86 architecture with internet browsers.
  • Mobile era uses iOS and Android systems on ARM architecture.
  • Future industry leaders will command core chip and operating system technologies.

Challenges Faced by Conventional IT Architecture

  • Traditional IT architecture faces difficulties with rapid development, including longer procurement periods, restricted scalability, and dependence on software for device reliability.
  • Heterogeneous devices and vendors pose management problems.
  • Limited individual device performance and high total costs.

Enterprises Are Migrating to the Cloud Architecture

  • Visual comparison showing the transition from conventional to virtualized and cloud architectures with application layers, operating systems, and virtualization layers.

Definition of Cloud Computing

  • Cloud computing allows ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to shared computing resources with rapid provisioning and minimal management.
  • "Cloud" is a metaphor for the internet and infrastructure.
  • Computing services encompass functionality, resources, and storage.
  • Cloud computing delivers on-demand computing services via the internet.

Cloud Computing Is Around Us

  • Cloud services, such as music, albums, video streaming, and document applications, illustrate practical examples of cloud computing use.
  • Cloud computing allows for better products to enhance user-interactions.

Cloud Services and Applications Around Us (Enterprises)

  • Examples demonstrate cloud technologies in communication, especially video conferencing, showing public service applicability.

E-Gov Cloud Online Services

  • These cloud-based online services simplify application processes, use existing equipment, and grant high reliability/availability/elasticity to governmental bodies.

Public Cloud Deployment Models

  • Private cloud infrastructures are dedicated to single organizations with data protection measures.
  • Public cloud services are offered by providers for general-purpose use.

Cloud Computing Models

  • Cloud service models include IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, differing in how services are provided.

Service Model Overview

  • A diagram illustrates different cloud service models' layers(IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) showing underlying hardware, operating system, middleware, and various applications.

Benefits of Cloud Computing

  • Consolidation of hardware resources facilitates efficient resource utilization.
  • Auto-scaling and high-spec cloud data centers improve performance and cost-efficiency, focusing on data storage and usage.
  • On-demand services, broad network access, resource pooling, quick deployment, efficient computing, and security are cloud benefits.

Eight Common Characteristics of Cloud Computing

  • Massive scale and standardization (homogeneity) are key attributes in contrast to traditional IT setups.
  • Virtualization divides resources and improves utilization.
  • Elastic computing allows for flexible resource allocation based on requirements.
  • Low-cost software simplifies IT management and usage.
  • Geographic distribution across datacenters increases service availability and performance.
  • Service orientation prioritizes the delivery of services.
  • Advanced security features ensure cloud protection against various threats.

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Explore the fundamentals of cloud computing and the challenges faced by traditional IT architectures. This quiz delves into the evolution from the PC era to the mobile era and the implications of the Internet of Everything. Test your knowledge on how enterprises are adapting to the growing demand for resources in the digital age.

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