Cloud Computing Basics
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An organization requires a computing environment solely for its own use, offering high control over data and security. Which cloud deployment model best fits these needs?

  • Community Cloud
  • Public Cloud
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Private Cloud (correct)

A startup needs a cost-effective solution to host its new web application with minimal upfront investment. They anticipate rapid growth and fluctuating traffic. Which cloud service model best suits their requirements?

  • PaaS (correct)
  • SaaS
  • On-premises
  • IaaS

Which characteristic of cloud computing allows organizations to quickly increase or decrease computing resources based on real-time demand?

  • Rapid Elasticity (correct)
  • Measured Service
  • Broad Network Access
  • Resource Pooling

A company aims to reduce its capital expenditure (CapEx) on IT infrastructure while still maintaining a robust and scalable environment. Which benefit of cloud computing aligns with this goal?

<p>Cost Savings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organization decides to use a combination of AWS for its scalable computing needs and a private cloud for storing sensitive customer data. Which cloud deployment model are they employing?

<p>Hybrid Cloud (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A healthcare provider wants to share infrastructure and resources with other organizations within the same industry to reduce costs and meet compliance requirements. Which cloud deployment model is most suitable?

<p>Community Cloud (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of cloud computing that enables users to access applications and data from any location with an internet connection?

<p>Global Access (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks is typically the responsibility of the cloud provider in a Software as a Service (SaaS) model?

<p>Managing the operating system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which security measure is MOST important for protecting sensitive data stored in the cloud from unauthorized access?

<p>Encrypting data at rest and in transit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A development team requires a solution to quickly build, test, and deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. Which cloud service model is best suited for this scenario?

<p>PaaS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of cloud computing that allows resources to be shared among multiple consumers, with physical and virtual resources dynamically assigned based on demand?

<p>Resource Pooling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organization is looking for a cloud solution that allows them to control the operating systems, storage, and deployed applications. Which cloud service model should they choose?

<p>IaaS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a best practice for ensuring data security in the cloud?

<p>Regularly monitoring cloud environments for security threats (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company wants to use cloud computing for data storage and backup due to its cost-effectiveness and scalability. Which cloud computing use case does this scenario represent?

<p>Data Storage and Backup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of using a Platform as a Service (PaaS) model for application development?

<p>Reduced operational overhead for infrastructure management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cloud Computing

Delivery of computing services over the Internet, offering faster innovation and flexible resources.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

Provides access to fundamental computing resources like VMs and storage.

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

Supplies a platform for developing, running, and managing applications.

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Delivers software applications over the Internet, on demand.

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Public Cloud

Owned by a third-party provider, offering resources to multiple organizations.

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Private Cloud

Infrastructure used exclusively by a single organization.

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Hybrid Cloud

Combines public and private cloud environments.

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Community Cloud

Infrastructure shared among several organizations with common interests.

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On-demand Self-service

Provision computing resources automatically without human interaction.

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Broad Network Access

Capabilities are available over the network through standard mechanisms.

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Resource Pooling

Provider's resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers.

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Rapid Elasticity

Capabilities can be elastically provisioned and released based on demand.

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Measured Service

Cloud systems optimize resource use by leveraging a metering capability.

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Cost Savings (Cloud)

Reduces capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx).

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Scalability (Cloud)

Easily scale resources based on demand for optimal performance and cost-efficiency.

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Overview of cloud computing concepts, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and deployment models (Public, Private). Cloud computing offers faster innovation and flexible resources. Understand the cloud's components, architecture, and applications.

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