Introduction to Cloud Computing: Layers, Types, and Providers

Scalability, flexibility, self-service provisioning, pay-per-use model.

IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, while PaaS provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with infrastructure.

Open Standards ensure interoperability, compatibility, and portability across different cloud platforms and services.

<p>Identity as a Service (IDaaS) provides identity and access management solutions through the cloud, enabling secure access to applications and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Virtualization enables efficient resource utilization, scalability, and flexibility in deploying and managing cloud services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Load balancing distributes incoming network traffic across multiple virtual machines, ensuring optimal resource utilization and performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The trade cycle in E-Commerce involves the stages of online product discovery, selection, payment, and delivery of goods or services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>E-Commerce offers benefits such as global reach, cost efficiency, and convenience. Its impacts include changing consumer behavior and market dynamics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>E-Commerce refers to online transactions conducted over the internet, while M-Commerce specifically involves transactions via mobile devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>M-Commerce involves conducting transactions using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, offering convenience and mobility to users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Electronic Payment Systems include credit/debit/smart cards, e-credit accounts, and e-money, facilitating secure online transactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers