Cloud

Cloud Computing Basics

Understanding the fundamental concepts of cloud computing.

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  A service that provides access to computing resources, such as servers and storage.

• Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  A service that provides platform services for building, deploying, and managing applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

• Software as a Service (SaaS)

  A service that delivers software over the internet on demand, typically accessed through a web browser.

• Public Cloud

  Cloud computing services offered by third-party providers to the public over the internet.

• Private Cloud

  Cloud computing services hosted and managed within an organization’s own datacenter.

• Hybrid Cloud

  A cloud environment that uses both private and public cloud resources to meet specific needs.

• Multi-Tenancy

  The ability of a single cloud infrastructure to serve multiple customers simultaneously.

• Data Center

  A facility used to store, process, and manage computer data.

• Network Security

  Protecting information from unauthorized access or theft over a network.

• Load Balancing

  Distributing incoming network traffic across multiple servers to prevent any one server from becoming overloaded.

• Disaster Recovery

  The process of preparing for and recovering from data loss or system failures.

• Resource Scaling

  Automatically adjusting the resources allocated to applications based on demand.

• Data Storage

  The method and medium used to store information electronically.

• Encryption

  The process of converting data into a secure, encrypted format to protect it from unauthorized access.

• API (Application Programming Interface)

  A set of rules and protocols for building software applications that allows different programs or services to communicate with each other.