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In what year did John MacCharty suggest the idea of computing being sold like a utility?
In what year did John MacCharty suggest the idea of computing being sold like a utility?
- 1980
- 1950
- 1961 (correct)
- 1970
What was the basis for the emergence of cloud computing concepts?
What was the basis for the emergence of cloud computing concepts?
- Networked computers
- Centralized storage
- Distributed computing (correct)
- Client/Server computing
What was the main characteristic of Client/Server computing?
What was the main characteristic of Client/Server computing?
- Centralized storage (correct)
- Decentralized storage
- Shared resources
- Peer-to-peer connection
What hindered the immediate realization of John MacCharty's idea?
What hindered the immediate realization of John MacCharty's idea?
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What did distributed computing involve?
What did distributed computing involve?
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Study Notes
John McCarthy and Utility Computing
- John McCarthy proposed the concept of computing as a utility in 1961.
- Suggested that computing resources could be provided similarly to other utilities like water or electricity.
Emergence of Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing concepts emerged from the need for scalable resources and services.
- Driven by advancements in internet technology and the desire for on-demand resource allocation.
Characteristics of Client/Server Computing
- Client/server computing architecture involves a system where client devices request resources or services from centralized servers.
- Promotes efficient management and allocation of resources across multiple users.
Challenges to McCarthy's Vision
- The immediate realization of McCarthy's vision was hindered by technological limitations in the 1960s.
- Factors included inadequate network infrastructure and limited processing capabilities of the time.
Distributed Computing Concepts
- Distributed computing involves networks of independent computers communicating and sharing resources to complete tasks.
- Enables collaborative processing and redundancy, enhancing overall system reliability and performance.
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