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Cloud computing allows users to access computing resources like servers, storage, and databases over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. It is hosted and managed remotely by cloud providers and offers scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency. Key characteristics include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Private clouds are dedicated to a single organization while public clouds are available to the general public. Hybrid clouds combine public and private resources. Platform as a service simplifies development but limits user control. Popular public cloud computing offerings provide virtual computing resources.

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Cloud computing allows users to access computing resources like servers, storage, and databases over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. It is hosted and managed remotely by cloud providers and offers scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency. Key characteristics include on-demand self-service, broad network access, resource pooling, rapid elasticity, and measured service. Private clouds are dedicated to a single organization while public clouds are available to the general public. Hybrid clouds combine public and private resources. Platform as a service simplifies development but limits user control. Popular public cloud computing offerings provide virtual computing resources.

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1.

**Define Cloud Computing**:


Cloud computing is a technology paradigm that allows individuals and organizations to access and
use computing resources (such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more) over
the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. These resources are hosted and managed by cloud service
providers in remote data centers, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.

2. **Main Characteristics of Cloud Computing**:


- **On-Demand Self-Service**: Users can provision and manage resources as needed without
human intervention from the service provider.
- **Broad Network Access**: Services are accessible over the internet from a variety of devices.
- **Resource Pooling**: Resources are shared among multiple users and dynamically allocated
based on demand.
- **Rapid Elasticity**: Resources can be quickly scaled up or down to accommodate changing
workloads.
- **Measured Service**: Users are billed based on their actual resource consumption, promoting
cost efficiency.

3. **Difference Between Private and Public Cloud**:


- **Public Cloud**: Services are hosted and managed by third-party providers and are available to
the general public. They offer scalability, cost savings, and ease of use.
- **Private Cloud**: Resources are dedicated to a single organization, often hosted on-premises or
by a third-party provider. Private clouds offer greater control and security but may have higher
infrastructure costs.

4. **Benefits and Drawbacks of Using Platform as a Service (PaaS)**:

**Benefits**:
- Simplified Development: PaaS provides preconfigured development environments, reducing the
complexity of application development.
- Scalability: Easy access to scalable resources enables handling of varying workloads.
- Cost Efficiency: PaaS often includes infrastructure management, reducing operational costs.
- Collaboration: Teams can collaborate on application development in a centralized environment.

**Drawbacks**:
- Limited Control: Users have less control over the underlying infrastructure.
- Vendor Lock-In: Transitioning away from a specific PaaS provider can be challenging.
- Compatibility: Some existing applications may not be compatible with PaaS environments.

5. **Hybrid Cloud**:
A hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private clouds that are integrated and can share data
and applications. It allows organizations to take advantage of the scalability and cost-efficiency of
public cloud while maintaining control and security through the private cloud. Data and workloads
can move between the two environments as needed.

6. **Distributed Computing**:
Distributed computing refers to the use of multiple interconnected computers or servers to work
together on a single problem or task. It involves breaking down a complex task into smaller subtasks
that can be executed in parallel on different machines, often connected through a network.

7. **Importance of Cloud Computing**:


- **Scalability**: Cloud computing enables businesses to scale resources up or down as needed,
accommodating changing demands.
- **Cost Efficiency**: It reduces the need for upfront capital expenditures and allows for more
efficient resource utilization.
- **Flexibility**: Users can access resources from anywhere with an internet connection.
- **Innovation**: Cloud platforms enable rapid development and deployment of new applications
and services.
- **Disaster Recovery**: Cloud offers data redundancy and backup options for improved disaster
recovery.

8. **List of Public Cloud Offerings as IaaS**:


- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
- Google Cloud Compute Engine
- IBM Cloud Virtual Servers
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute
- Alibaba Cloud Elastic Compute Service (ECS)
- DigitalOcean Droplets

These services provide virtualized computing resources on a pay-as-you-go basis, allowing users to
deploy and manage virtual machines and associated infrastructure components in the cloud.

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