The Cloud

• What is hosting?

  • Business uses its servers to store files for another organisation, e.g. Hosting websites on web servers
• The cloud

  • Servers accessed over The Internet that offer a range of services
• What do these services inClyde that the Cloud offer?

  1. Storing + accessing data + files . Users need less storage space on their own computer
  2. Running cloud applications. User access software without needing it own computer
  3. Providing increased processing power. User doesn’t need to have expensive hardware in computer.
• Pros of The Cloud

  • Access files from any device
  • Automatic backups
  • No need for expensive hardware in computer
• Cons

  • Requires an Internet connection
  • Stored data in the cloud could be vulnerable to hackers
  • User relies on host for security + backups
  • Expensive subscription fees