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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