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Digital Technology Unit 1
Cloud Computing
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Cloud
computing
Allows users to download files using the
internet
, rather than storing data on a
local
device
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Cloud
computing
1.
Data
stored on cloud servers
2. Data accessed over the
internet
3. No need to access data
locally
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Advantages
of cloud computing
Cost
effective
Unlimited
storage
Automatic
software updates
Backup
and recovery
Greater
accessibility
Reduction in carbon
footprint
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Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be
transmitted
over a network in a fixed amount of time, measured in
bits per second
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Disadvantages
of cloud computing
Bandwidth
limitations
Potential
downtime
Security
risks
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Cloud
computing for gaming
Allows access to a
larger
customer base
Increased
sales
and
profits
Customers pay
less
Immediate
game downloads
No need to purchase
hardware
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Cloud
computing for file storage
Ability to store
large
data files
Automatic
saving of draft files
Permanent
online
storage
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Cloud
computing for file sharing
Allows
collaboration
and
sharing
of files globally
Synchronisation
of
changes
across versions
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Google
Docs is an example of
file-sharing
using the cloud
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