CLOUD COMPUTING

CLOUD COMPUTING

           In Simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing the data and programs on remote servers that are hosted on the internet instead of the computer’s hard drive or local server. Cloud computing is also referred to as Internet-based computing. 

Cloud Computing Architecture:

         Cloud computing architecture refers to the components and sub-components required for cloud computing. These components typically refer to:

1. Front end(fat client, thin client)
2. Back-end platforms(servers, storage)
3. Cloud-based delivery and a network(Internet, Intranet, Intercloud).

Hosting a cloud: There are three layers in cloud computing. Companies use these layers based on the service they provide

• Infrastructure
• Platform
• Application

Three layers of Cloud Computing

At the bottom is the foundation, the infrastructure where the people start and begin to build. This is the layer where the cloud hosting lives.

TYPES OFCLOUD COMPUTING: 

Public cloud

Public clouds deliver resources, such as compute, storage, network, develop-and-deploy environments, and applications over the internet. They are owned and run by third-party cloud service providers like Google Cloud.

Private cloud

Private clouds are built, run, and used by a single organization, typically located on-premises. They provide greater control, customization, and data security but come with similar costs and resource limitations associated with traditional IT environments.

Hybrid cloud

Environments that mix at least one private computing environment (traditional IT infrastructure or private cloud, including edge) with one or more public clouds are called hybrid clouds. They allow you to leverage the resources and services from different computing environments and choose which is the most optimal for the workloads.