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What is Cloud Computing?

What is Cloud Computing? . Pierce County Library System. Topics we will Cover. What is Cloud Computing? Brief History of Computers & Data S torage Examples of Popular C loud Computing Services Cloud Computing Options for Personal u se & B usiness Advantages & Disadvantages

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What is Cloud Computing?

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  1. What is Cloud Computing? Pierce County Library System

  2. Topics we will Cover • What is Cloud Computing? • Brief History of Computers & Data Storage • Examples of Popular Cloud Computing Services • Cloud Computing Options for Personal use & Business • Advantages & Disadvantages • Safety & Backups • Questions &Group Discussion

  3. What is Cloud Computing? • “Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like electricity” • Wikipedia • Key Elements: • Internet • Access • Storage • Mobility

  4. Units of Measure

  5. History of Digital Data

  6. Data Mobility throughout the Ages!

  7. Definition of Key Terms • Desktop Computer- • Laptop- Computer Hardware – The physical components of a computer that you can actually touch; the guts of the computer (motherboard, CPU, hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse). Each have built in hard drives. Also possible to plug in an external hard drive for extra storage.

  8. Definition of Key Terms • Tablet - • Smartphone -

  9. Definition of Key Terms • Software – the programs or applications used on your computer, such as games, iTunes, Windows Media Player, Microsoft Word (Suite), etc. • Operating System - A set of programs that manage and direct computer hardware. You cannot use a program or application without an OS.

  10. Definition of Key Terms • Browser - A web browser is a software application for accessing the internet. Broadband Internet Connection – High speed internet/network access.

  11. Definition of Key Terms Network Server – A computer or computers that provides access to shared hardware (disk space) and/or software (programs).

  12. What is Cloud Computing? • “Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software (applications) and information are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like electricity” • Wikipedia • Key Elements: • Internet • Access • Storage • Mobility

  13. Email & Photo Cloud Services

  14. Music, Television, & Movies

  15. Service Layers SOFTWARE Google Docs, Flickr, Gmail PLATFORM Google App Engine INFRASTRUCTURE Storage/networking Software as a Service (SaaS) - Application software; Flickr, email, games, Netflix. • Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Cloud platforms that allow you to create applications, tools, or databases. • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud storage, servers, data centers, and networking.

  16. Download software onto your computer. • Any file you save to Dropbox also instantly saves to your computers, phones, and the Dropbox website. • Apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and BlackBerry 2 GB Free 50 GB $9.99/month 100 GB $19.99/month

  17. Personal Business $15/user/month Up to 500 users 1000 GB 5GB Free 25 GB - $9.99/ month 50 GB – $19.99/ month Online Collaboration Post comments and discussions Real time updates Apps for Apple & Android devices

  18. 25 GB $2.49/month 100 GB $4.99/month 200 GB $9.99/month 400 GB $19.99/month 1 TB $49.99/month Free Plan: 5 GB for Drive 10 GB for Gmail 1GB for Picasa Google Apps for Business is a suite of packaged online tools. $5/user/month Business with Vault (archiving) $10/user/month

  19. Personal Business 7 GB Free + 20GB $10/year + 50 GB $25/year +100 GB $50/year

  20. 5 GB Free 10 GB $20/year 20 GB $40/year 50GB $100/year iTunes Match $24.99/year

  21. $79/year 5 GB Free 20 GB $20/year 50 GB $50/year 100 GB $100/year 200 GB $200/year 500 GB $500/year 1000 GB $1000/year

  22. More Example Cloud Services

  23. Advantages of Cloud Computing • Mobility, Flexibility, & Access • Share & Collaborate • Large storage capacity easily available • No software updates • Equipment storage and maintenance expenses outsourced. • Shorter set up times.

  24. Disadvantages of Cloud Computing • Subscription based • Security and Privacy- data ownership • Relies totally on network/internet connection. Doesn’t work with low speed. • Customer Service model is not as established.

  25. Safety Passwords Backups • Your password is only as secure as the least protected site that you use. • Don’t use one password for everything! 3-2-1 Rule: • Keep 3 copies of any important file (a primary and two backups). • Store on 2 different types of media (such as hard drive, USB, or in the cloud). • 1 copy should be stored offsite (and/or at least offline).

  26. Questions & Discussion • Michelle Angell Youth Services Librarian mangell@piercecountylibrary.org • Andrea Gough Adult Services Librarian agough@piercecountylibrary.org

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