The cloud is another name for services offered via the Internet., The name comes from network diagrams that use a cloud symbol to represent the Internet., The cloud can be split into two major areas: cloud storage and cloud computing., Cloud storage allows users to store files and data in the internet. , It tends to be more sophisticated than offline storage., Cloud storage features can include: data stored in multiple locations, and, a professional company will manage the data storage., Further cloud storage features include: synchronisation of devices to the cloud, 24/7 availability, redundancy, multiple file versions, only pay for storage used and scalability., Scalability is the ability of the storage system or cloud computing resources to increase in size. Cloud storage normally charges for the amount of storage used., Data centres are buildings that are dedicated to storing computer servers. Professional engineers will manage the computers, that are temperature controlled., Data centres need security such as door entry locks - biometric and physical, security staff and CCTV, fire protection systems., Cloud storage allows different users to be given different rights. One or more users may have owner or manager rights which allow them to change access rights and delete files., Cloud computing - Online applications do most of their computing and processing in the cloud. , Cloud computing - applications are typically accessed either through a web browser or an app on the user's devices., Advantages of online software: consistency of versions of the software between users, everyone can edit the most up to date copy, and versions are saved regularly., Advantages of online software: collaboration tools show who is editing the file and allow messaging and chat, access files anywhere, easy to set up., A platform is the computer hardware and operating system that runs on it. , Cross platform means software that runs on many platforms., Two features of platforms are screen sizes and processing speeds. , Cloud platforms rely on a different company to store and provide the service., Considerations should be made: prices and any possible price increasing, potential updates, staff training, different company being responsible for security, how easy the system is to use.,

Learning Aim A - Cloud Storage & Computing

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