What is Cloud Computing?

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services like servers, storage, databases, networking, and software over the internet. It allows users to access and use these resources without having to manage the underlying infrastructure.

Major Cloud Providers

1. Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   • Provides services like computing power, storage, and databases.

   • Example: Hosting a website.

2. Microsoft Azure

   • Offers services like virtual machines, databases, and identity management.

   • Example: Running enterprise applications.

3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

   • Specializes in data analytics, machine learning, and scalable infrastructure.

   • Example: Analyzing big data.

Simple Diagram of Cloud Computing

Here's a simple diagram to illustrate the basic concept of cloud computing:

Thank you for reading. In the next chapter, we will delve into AWS.