Cloud Computing Basics

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What is the main characteristic of a public cloud?

A cloud available via the Internet to anyone willing to pay for the services

What is the key difference between public cloud and private cloud?

Availability, public cloud is available to anyone via the Internet, whereas private cloud is run by a company for its own use

How does cloud computing extend the concept of virtualization?

Cloud computing uses virtualization as a base for its functionality

What type of cloud computing combines public and private cloud components?

Hybrid cloud Signup and view all the answers

What type of cloud computing provides software applications via the Internet?

Software as a Service (SaaS) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cloud computing provides a software stack ready for application use via the Internet?

Platform as a Service (PaaS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of Traditional Computing in terms of access to data, software, or storage?

Limited to device or official network they are connected with Signup and view all the answers

What are the two dominant operating systems in mobile computing?

Apple iOS and Google Android Signup and view all the answers

What type of distributed system is characterized by server systems satisfying client requests?

Client-Server system Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of server systems in a client-server architecture?

Compute servers and file servers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of mobile computing devices over traditional computing environments?

Portability and lightweight Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of mobile computing devices used for various tasks beyond e-mail and web browsing?

Multifunctionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a compute server in a client-server system?

To provide an interface for clients to send requests to perform an action, which the server executes and sends the results back to the client. Signup and view all the answers

How do file servers differ from compute servers in a client-server system?

File servers provide a file-system interface for clients to create, update, read, and delete files, whereas compute servers execute actions on behalf of clients. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of peer-to-peer systems over traditional client-server systems?

Peer-to-peer systems do not have a single bottleneck node, as all nodes can act as both clients and servers, providing distributed services throughout the network. Signup and view all the answers

How does Skype utilize peer-to-peer computing?

Skype uses a hybrid peer-to-peer approach, allowing clients to make voice and video calls and send text messages over the Internet using voice over IP (VoIP) technology. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of nodes in a peer-to-peer system?

Each node can act as both a client and a server, depending on whether it is requesting or providing a service. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of traditional client-server systems?

The server can become a bottleneck, limiting the overall performance of the system. Signup and view all the answers