CLOUD COMPUTING RESEARCH

Cloud- refers to services and resources accessed over a network.

Cloud Computing- providing and using computer tools, such as software, via the Internet.

the most widespread use of cloud computing is in the public cloud context where the most widespread
use of cloud computing is in the public cloud context where multiple customers use the same, Internet-
connected cloud multiple customers use the same, Internet-connected cloud.

In a public cloud, a person or business pays a fee to use someone else’s hardware to:

 perform computing tasks such as running an application

Both scenarios present files that enables a website to function so users can access information from the
company’s website. However, the first scenario uses a more conventional tactic in which the website
owner must purchase, maintain, and run enough web servers to meet the demand of their users even at
the busiest of times. In the second scenario, the website owner can rent out hardware resources from a
cloud provider in a “pay-as-you-go” agreement. The website owner, who is the cloud customer in this
situation, pays the cloud provider a fee for hardware resources their website required that month. If the
website had a large amount of traffic, the cost is higher; in a slow month, the cost is lower.

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Cloud technologies offer flexibility, low cost, adaptability, and convenience. However, they are not the
best fit for all situations. Once you decide that cloud technology is the right choice, you need to make
many other decisions, including choosing a cloud model and provider, and deciding which configuration
will suit your needs best.

CLOUD COMPUTING MODELS

Software as a Service (SaaS): Cloud consumers most commonly interact with SaaS. It is a software that is
distributed online and sometimes costs a monthly subscription or an annual fee. Google Docs is an
excellent example. Dropbox, an online file storage app, and Zoom, an online conference call app, are
also popular examples of SaaS.

Platform as a Service (PaaS): PaaS offers a platform from which cloud customers can run their own apps
without having to manage underlying servers. For example, a companies can run websites on a cloud
service that does not require configuration of a Windows web server. This is especially helpful with
complicated websites, such as those that allow for E-commerce.
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): IaaS lets customers configure cloud-based networking infrastructure
however they want, such as routing, servers, operating systems, storage spaces, and security settings.
While the customer can’t set up the physical hardware that supports the cloud services, the customer
does have a greater degree of control on how the cloud infrastructure is set up than with other cloud
models. Working with IaaS services usually requires a lot more technical expertise than most other types
of cloud services.

A major difference between these cloud service models is the type of customer that normally uses
these services. The figure below shows the distribution of customers across all three categories, with
users generally interacting with SaaS cloud services, application developers frequently using PaaS
services, and network architects occasionally integrating IaaS services into their cloud-hosted networks.

SaaS Users

PaaS Application Developers

IaaS Network Architects

CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDER CLOUD SERVICE

Amazon Web Services (AWS) IaaS Amazon Service is used to replace physical resources, such as servers,
with virtual resources hosted and managed by Amazon. Users can run any operating system or
application on these rented servers, without suffering any extra fees for maintenance and operation.
AWS IaaS helps businesses to digitize more quickly while permitting them to integrate all their data on a
single platform. Furthermore, it enables businesses to scale up or down at any given time to fit their
needs. All these features make AWS IaaS a widely used platform by companies today. Magento can be
considered a typical example of IaaS in AWS.

Characteristics that define AWS IaaS include:

 Resources are available as a service

PROS CON
Availability of separate development Security threats which may arise from the host or
environment other virtual machines
No errors or extra costs arise while upgrading Customers’ inability to access their data when
the system vendor outages happen
Allow expanding the resources of the server in happen Required team training to learn how to
terms of quantity and functionality manage new infrastructure

Microsoft Azure offers five main PaaS service elements:

 Web apps
 Mobile apps
 Logic apps
 Functions
 Web jobs

In addition to empowering any office employee to perform simple integrations without going through
developers or IT, Logic Apps also enable advanced integrations (i.e., B2B processes) where enterprise-
level practices and protocols are required. Both Azure Functions and Logic Apps are services which
enable serverless work: Functions is a serverless compute service, while Logic Apps offers serverless
workflows. Much like Functions, Azure Web Jobs is a code-first integration service designed specifically
for developers.

PROS CONS
Security Offerings You'll need to manage Azure to make it effective
Scalability and Ductility You must have platform expertise available
Unmatched Hybrid Capabilities (PaaS & IaaS) Azure almost forces you to put all your eggs into
one basket
Integrated Environment with Other Microsoft Speed can be an issue for some businesses
Tools
Salesforce provides customer relationship management (CRM) services to help companies customize
their interactions with customers. A collection of computer services that help companies customize their
interactions with customers (CRM).

PROS CONS
Trustworthy reporting. Expensive.

Dashboards that visually showcase data. You must pay for add-ons to get the most out of
the software.
Improved messaging with automation. Configuration and setup are complex and time-
consuming.
Proactive service. Cluttered interface makes navigation and simple
tasks unnecessarily complex.
Efficiency enhanced by automation. The learning curve never seems to end.

Simplified collaboration. Customer support has a poor reputation.