History and Evolution of Cloud Computing
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What is the concept that evolved to make efficient use of the computing power of mainframes?

  • Time sharing (correct)
  • Dumb terminals
  • Resource pooling
  • Virtualization
  • In the 1970s, which operating system made it possible for mainframes to have multiple virtual systems on a single physical node?

  • Time sharing OS
  • Dumb terminal OS
  • Resource pooling system
  • Virtual Machine (VM) (correct)
  • What was the application of shared access of a mainframe in the 1950s known as?

  • Dumb terminal access
  • Resource pooling
  • Virtualization
  • Time sharing (correct)
  • What technology allowed multiple distinct computing environments to exist on the same physical hardware?

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

    What became a technological driver and a massive catalyst for significant evolutions in communications and computing?

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

    What is the main function of a hypervisor in a virtualized environment?

    <p>To allocate computing power, memory, and storage to virtual machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the pay-as-you-go model contribute to the launching of cloud computing?

    <p>It enabled users to instantly spin up new instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology enabled some companies to make the benefits of cloud computing accessible to users?

    <p>Virtualization and improved hypervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the pay-per-use model appeal to companies of all sizes?

    <p>It allowed for switching to a more cash-flow friendly OpEx model from a CapEx model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of virtualizing servers into shared hosting environments, virtual private servers, and virtual dedicated servers?

    <p>To make hardware costs more viable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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