Cloud computing is the on demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. The term is generally used to describe data centers available to many users over the Internet. Here are some advantages of using the cloud instead of on-premises computers:
- Cost: Instead of buying and maintaining expensive hardware and software, the cloud model offers to pay only for what is used.
- Speed: A large amount of resources can be obtained typically in minutes, just by configuring some settings in a website.
- Global scale: The size and location of the resources can be dynamically changed according to the user's needs.
- Productivity: IT staff can save time and focus on tasks that help the business grow, instead of doing hands-on maintenance of local equipment.
- Performance: The...
