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CLOUD COMPUTING. Michael Gumbleton. Preview. What is the cloud Internet facts Drawbacks Solution Future Conclusion. The cloud. Computing via the Internet Is a service, not a product No data stored on servers All virtual Examples Google docs Every email ever sent and received.
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CLOUD COMPUTING Michael Gumbleton
Preview • What is the cloud • Internet facts • Drawbacks • Solution • Future • Conclusion
The cloud • Computing via the Internet • Is a service, not a product • No data stored on servers • All virtual • Examples • Google docs • Every email ever sent and received
Internet facts • Each email weighs two ten thousandths of a quadrillionth of an ounce • Internet stores 5 million terabytes (1 million gigabytes) of information • Entire contents of Internet weigh 50 grams
Performance • Lacks in the cloud • Unable to offer what actual computers can • Slows down workers • Expected to improve in the future
Security • Companies insist/rely on high security • Sensitive data at risk • Hacking is made easier
Private Clouds • Companies are able to build own cloud • Catered specifically to their needs • Security, performance, flexibility, etc. increased • Very costly yet very beneficial
Future • Needs time to be developed • Businesses providing feedback • Problems will be fixed • Cost will decrease
Conclusion • Easy way to store data • No need for an IT (Internet Technology) department • Lacks performance/security • Cloud practicality depends on each specific business