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Which of the following tools can the end-user participate in?

  • Podcasting (correct)
  • Augmented Reality gaming
  • Machine Learning models
  • Virtual Reality simulations

What is a key characteristic of Web 3.0 regarding data ownership?

  • Data is exclusively owned by corporations.
  • Data can be owned by individuals only.
  • Data ownership is not addressed in Web 3.0.
  • Data is shared rather than owned. (correct)

Which feature of Web 3.0 involves the use of semantic metadata?

  • Ubiquity (correct)
  • Social networking
  • 3D Graphics
  • Artificial Intelligence

How does the Semantic Web enhance web technologies?

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What role does Artificial Intelligence play in Web 3.0?

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of Web 3.0?

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In what way has Web 3.0 shifted focus compared to Web 2.0?

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What does IaaS allow customers to do with their IT infrastructures?

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Which of the following uses 3D graphics in Web 3.0?

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Which of the following is NOT a model of IaaS?

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How does IaaS reduce costs for organizations?

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What characteristic of IaaS allows users to dynamically adjust their computing capacity?

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What is a key advantage of the self-service feature in IaaS?

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Which technology is primarily used in IaaS to manage resources?

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What does the availability characteristic ensure in IaaS?

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Which feature of IaaS helps to maximize resource utilization?

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What is the primary benefit of a subscription-based pricing model for businesses?

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What is one key advantage of parallel computing compared to serial computing?

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Which of the following is NOT an associated technology of Web 3.0?

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In which scenario would a usage-based pricing model be more suitable?

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What is a primary characteristic of static websites?

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What common SaaS service is used for managing electronic documents?

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Which of the following best describes parallel computing?

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Which of the following is NOT a service typically provided by SaaS?

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Which technology is associated with AJAX and enhances user experience on web applications?

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What is a characteristic of a usage-based pricing model?

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Which SaaS service is primarily focused on team communication and collaboration?

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What characterizes the interaction in Web 1.0?

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What is the role of semantic web technologies?

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Why is it impractical to solve larger problems using serial computing?

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A SaaS provider might choose to offer a subscription model because:

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Which of the following technologies became prominent in the development of Web 2.0?

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Which of these is NOT a function or application associated with Web 1.0?

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Which feature is essential for SaaS to support the unpredictable demands of email services?

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What was a key outcome of the first Web 2.0 conference held in 2004?

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How does Web 2.0 enhance the publishing model compared to Web 1.0?

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Which statement best describes the information handling in Web 2.0 applications?

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What role do APIs play in Web 2.0?

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What does it mean that Web 2.0 is referred to as the 'participative social web'?

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What is a key characteristic of public cloud services?

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Which cloud type allows for a combination of both public and private cloud infrastructures?

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What does the scalability of a community cloud depend on?

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Which of the following is a common drawback of using a private cloud?

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Which statement best describes the resource sharing capability in a multi-cloud environment?

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What is a distinct benefit of using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

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Which of the following is true regarding security in private cloud environments?

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What is a primary factor affecting the cost structure of community clouds?

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What is a primary limitation of the customization options in public clouds?

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How does access to a hybrid cloud differ from a private cloud?

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What is Web 1.0?

Web 1.0 is the first generation of the World Wide Web. It primarily focused on static websites with limited user interaction.

What is Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 is the second generation of the World Wide Web. It emphasizes user interaction, dynamic content, participation, and social media.

What are some features of Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 features include user-generated content, dynamic content, collaboration, social media, and the use of JavaScript and AJAX.

How do Web 2.0 applications interact with users?

Web 2.0 applications tend to have more interaction with the end user, allowing for more personalized experiences and community building.

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What is the role of user-generated content in Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 encourages the creation and sharing of content, allowing users to participate in the online world.

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What are AJAX and JavaScript frameworks used for in Web 2.0?

AJAX and JavaScript frameworks are used to create dynamic content and improve the user experience in Web 2.0.

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What are APIs used for in Web 2.0?

Web 2.0 uses APIs to allow access to information and data for use by other applications.

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How has the transition from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 changed the web?

The transition from Web 1.0 to Web 2.0 has shifted the way websites are used and designed, emphasizing interaction and collaboration.

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Semantic Web

The Semantic Web enables computers to understand the meaning of words, allowing for more advanced search and content sharing.

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AI in Web 3.0

Web 3.0 leverages AI to make computers more intelligent, able to understand user needs and deliver better results.

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3D Graphics in Web 3.0

3D graphics enhance websites and services in Web 3.0, offering immersive experiences for users.

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Connectivity in Web 3.0

Web 3.0 fosters interconnected information, enabling a smoother and more integrated online experience.

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Ubiquity in Web 3.0

Web 3.0 encourages access to information from anywhere, anytime, making content universally available.

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DLT in Web 3.0

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) allows information to be shared across multiple devices, enhancing transparency and security.

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Smart Contracts in Web 3.0

Smart Contracts in Web 3.0 allow for automatic execution of agreements based on predefined conditions.

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Data Sharing in Web 3.0

Web 3.0 focuses on sharing data, rather than owning it, empowering users to control their information.

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Parallel Computing

A type of computing that uses multiple processing elements to solve problems simultaneously. This allows tasks to be broken down and completed concurrently, leading to faster execution.

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Time and Cost Reduction (Parallel Computing)

The benefit of parallel computing that saves time and resources by allowing multiple processors to work on a task concurrently.

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Solving Large Problems (Parallel Computing)

The reason why parallel computing is crucial for handling large and complex problems that would be impossible to solve using a single processor.

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Utilizing Non-Local Resources (Parallel Computing)

Parallel computing allows for efficient use of computing resources even when local resources are limited.

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Serial Computing

The use of a single processor to handle tasks sequentially.

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Static Websites

A form of online communication that utilizes static web pages, providing non-interactive content.

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Web 2.0

An enhanced version of the web emphasizing interactivity and dynamic content, using technologies such as AJAX, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.

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Web 3.0

The next generation of the web, focusing on semantic web technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and decentralized protocols.

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What is IaaS?

A cloud computing platform layer that allows customers to outsource their IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, storage, and virtual machines, for a pay-as-you-go fee.

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What's an IaaS cloud platform's main benefit?

IaaS eliminates the need for individual organizations to maintain their own IT infrastructure, allowing them to scale their resources up or down based on demand.

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How can IaaS be deployed?

IaaS can be deployed in three models: public, private, and hybrid.

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What is Virtualization in IaaS?

Virtualization is a core concept in IaaS, allowing the creation of virtual machines that abstract physical resources like servers and storage.

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What is Elasticity in IaaS?

IaaS allows users to dynamically scale their computing resources up or down based on demand, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.

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What is Self-service in IaaS?

IaaS offers self-service portals, enabling users to independently deploy, manage, and monitor their resources, minimizing the need for IT staff intervention.

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How does IaaS achieve high Availability?

IaaS providers commonly use redundancy and geographically dispersed data centers to ensure high availability and reliability of services.

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How does Resource Pooling work in IaaS?

IaaS resource pooling allows users to share resources like storage and networking, which optimizes utilization and cuts overall costs.

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Subscription-based Pricing

A pricing model where users pay a fixed monthly or yearly fee for access to software, regardless of usage.

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Usage-based Pricing

A pricing model where users pay based on their actual usage of the software, such as data processed or API calls.

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SaaS Document Management

Software applications offered by a third-party provider, enabling users to access and manage documents online.

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SaaS Advantages

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers offer software without requiring users to manage infrastructure or maintenance.

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Business Services offered by SaaS

SaaS providers offer various business services like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), CRM (Customer Relationship Management), billing, and sales.

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Collaboration Tools offered by SaaS

SaaS companies provide collaboration tools for teams to work together effectively, regardless of location.

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SaaS for Social Networks

Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter use SaaS to manage user data and handle unpredictable traffic.

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SaaS for Mail Services

SaaS enables email providers to handle fluctuating user loads and offer reliable email services.

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

A cloud computing model where a service provider offers hardware resources, such as servers, storage, and networking, to users over the internet. Users can access these resources on demand, without having to physically own or manage them.

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

A cloud computing model where a service provider offers a platform for developing, deploying, and managing applications. It includes operating systems, programming languages, databases, and other tools.

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

A cloud computing model where a service provider offers ready-to-use applications over the internet. Users can access these applications through a web browser or mobile device.

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Community Cloud

A cloud computing deployment model where resources are shared by multiple organizations. It is typically used by organizations with similar needs or interests.

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Private Cloud

A cloud computing deployment model where resources are owned and managed by a single organization. This model offers high levels of security and control over the data.

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Hybrid Cloud

A cloud computing deployment model where resources are shared by multiple organizations. This model is typically used by organizations with specific needs or requirements that are not met by public or private cloud options.

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Multi-Cloud

A cloud computing deployment model where resources are provided by multiple cloud providers. This model offers flexibility, scalability, and redundancy.

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Public Cloud

A cloud computing deployment model where resources are provided by one or more cloud providers. This model offers flexibility, scalability, and redundancy.

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Service Level Agreement (SLA)

The agreement between a cloud service provider and a customer that defines the level of service, performance, and support that the provider will provide.

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Transparent Governance

The process of making decisions and taking actions related to cloud computing in a transparent and accountable manner. This includes involving stakeholders, making sure everyone understands the process, and addressing potential conflicts.

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Study Notes

Cloud Computing

  • Cloud computing is a network or internet-based system that provides services at remote locations.
  • Services operate via public and private networks (WAN, LAN).
  • Applications like email, web conferencing, and CRM software are run on the cloud.

Cloud Computing Definition

  • Cloud computing involves using, configuring, and accessing hardware and software remotely.
  • This includes online data storage, infrastructure, and applications.
  • Cloud computing encompasses both applications delivered as services over the internet and hardware/software systems in data centers that provide those services.
  • Cloud computing promotes platform independency, as software isn't required to be locally installed.

Cloud Computing Benefits

  • Low Cost: Cloud technology doesn't require high-power computers as applications run in the cloud, only internet connectivity is needed.
  • Increased Computing Power: Cloud servers have a high processing capacity for tasks and applications.
  • Reduced Software Costs: Cloud computing minimizes software costs as users do not buy software for each computer.
  • Unlimited Storage: Cloud storage capacity generally isn't limited and is continually growing.

Distributed Systems

  • A distributed system is a group of independent computers that work together to appear as one unified system.
  • The computers share resources, data, and tasks.
  • This allows for improved scalability, reliability, performance, resource sharing, and geographical distribution.
  • Common Architectures include Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer.

Distributed System Architectures

  • Client-Server: Servers provide resources/services, while clients request them. Communication is done through a network.
  • Peer-to-Peer (P2P): Each node functions as both a client and server, sharing resources directly. No central server is necessary.
  • Three-Tier: A three-layered model with presentation (UI), application (logic), and data (database) layers. This allows for easier scaling and maintenance.
- **Microservices:** An application is broken down into small, independent services that communicate via a network (often using REST APIs or messaging).
- **Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA):** Similar to microservices, but typically uses an enterprise service bus (ESB) to manage communication between services.
- **Event-Driven:** Components interact by responding to events rather than direct requests.

Web 1.0

  • Web 1.0 is read-only, focusing on delivering information.
  • It features static websites and limited user interaction.
  • Web 1.0 mainly consisted of simple static web pages with little to no interactivity by the user.

Web 2.0

  • Web 2.0 focuses on interaction and user participation.
  • Features greater user participation, with features such as blogs, wikis, and social networking sites.
  • Web 2.0's core is interaction and collaboration between users and the web community.

Web 3.0

  • Web 3.0 emphasizes semantic web, artificial intelligence (AI), and decentralized technologies.
  • This involves using semantic web technology to allow computers to understand the meaning of content, rather than just keywords.
  • AI and natural language processing enhancements provide a more sophisticated and intelligent search.
  • Decentralized technologies, such as blockchain, allow for transparent and secure data.

Web Technologies

  • Common technologies for Web pages include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, and specific frameworks (e.g. Django, Ruby on Rails)

Differences Between Web Versions

  • Web 1.0 is primarily read-only, 2.0 involves reading and writing, and 3.0 is characterized by semantic web, AI, and decentralization.

Hybrid Cloud

  • Combines public and private cloud environments.
  • Leverages benefits of both models, like public cloud scalability and security of private cloud.

Community Cloud

  • A cloud shared by a group of organizations within a specific community.
  • It's common among organizations in the same industry or geographic area.

Cloud Service Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

  • IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Customers rent computing resources (servers, storage, networking) over the internet, paying a per-use basis.
  • It provides virtualization technology, resource pooling, and elasticity to offer flexibility to organizations in terms of computing resources.
  • PaaS (Platform as a Service): Provides a runtime environment for creating, testing, and deploying web applications without managing the infrastructure.
  • SaaS (Software as a Service): Software is hosted on the cloud and accessible over the internet. Users access software and services through a web browser or mobile application, reducing the need for local installations.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Service Models

  • Advantages: Flexibility, scalability, cost-effectiveness, accessibility, security features (sometimes).
  • Disadvantages: Data security concerns, vendor lock-in, dependence on internet connection, latency issues, complexity, higher costs in specific cases.

Other Types of Cloud Services

  • Specific Cloud Service providers often offer other specialized services within their broader cloud offerings.

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