Evolution of Cloud Computing Summary
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What technological advancement in the 1950s contributed to the concept of time-sharing or resource pooling?

  • Virtual Machine (VM) Operating System
  • Cost reduction and internet accessibility
  • Access through dumb terminals
  • Introduction of large-scale mainframes (correct)
  • Which development in the 1970s allowed mainframes to host multiple virtual systems on a single physical node?

  • Virtual Machine (VM) Operating System (correct)
  • Access through dumb terminals
  • Introduction of hypervisors
  • Virtualization as a technological driver
  • What concept did virtualization introduce despite sharing physical resources?

  • Virtual machines hosted guest operating systems (correct)
  • Introduction of large-scale mainframes
  • Access through dumb terminals
  • Cost reduction and internet accessibility
  • Which technology enabled multiple operating systems to run on the same physical resources while being logically separated?

    <p>Introduction of hypervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What commercialization was possible due to improved technologies and hypervisors in cloud computing?

    <p>Instant access to cloud resources on a pay-as-you-go basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In response to expensive physical hardware and increased internet access, what did servers get virtualized into?

    <p>Shared hosting environments, virtual private servers, and virtual dedicated servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of using dumb terminals in the early stages of cloud computing?

    <p>Facilitating access to mainframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the concept of time-sharing contribute to the evolution of cloud computing?

    <p>Efficient use of mainframe computing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key feature of Virtual Machine (VM) allowed mainframes to have multiple virtual systems on a single physical node in the 1970s?

    <p>Support for guest operating systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did virtualization impact the development of cloud computing?

    <p>Allowed multiple distinct computing environments on the same hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did shared access of mainframes play in the evolution of technology in the 1950s?

    <p>Introduced the concept of time-sharing and resource pooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did virtual machines create distinct computing environments on shared physical hardware?

    <p>By hosting guest operating systems with separate resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a hypervisor play in virtualization technology?

    <p>Enabling multiple operating systems to share physical computing resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pay-as-you-go model in cloud computing differ from traditional hardware procurement?

    <p>Allows users to pay for resources as and when they are utilized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage of virtualization technology makes it appealing to companies with varying hardware needs?

    <p>Enables scaling workloads during usage peaks and downsizing during low usage periods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cloud computing benefit is directly attributed to advancements in hypervisor technologies?

    <p>Instantaneous spinning up of new instances online</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the pay-per-use model contribute to the popularity of cloud computing?

    <p>Shifted companies from CapEx to OpEx models, improving cash flow flexibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key factor allowed companies with limited hardware to benefit from cloud computing?

    <p>Instantaneous spinning up of new instances online</p> Signup and view all the answers

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