Cloud Computing

What is cloud computing?

Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of IT resources over the Internet/network with pay-as-you-go pricing. Instead of buying, owning, and maintaining physical data centers and servers, you can access technology services, such as computing power, storage, and databases, on an as-needed basis from a cloud provider. (from https://aws.amazon.com/what-is-cloud-computing/?nc1=h_ls)

What is private cloud?

1. It is dedicated to a single user/organization.
2. It is provided over the Internet or a private network.
3. It is only available to selected user not the public.

What is public cloud?

1. It is provided over the Internet by a third party.
2. It is available to anyone with the appropriate equipment.