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THE CLOUD

The document defines 'the cloud' as internet-based software and storage solutions, highlighting hosted applications like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. It discusses the benefits and disadvantages of hosted applications and online data storage, noting accessibility, collaboration, and scalability as advantages, while also mentioning issues like internet dependency and potential data protection concerns. Examples of online storage services include Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

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THE CLOUD

The document defines 'the cloud' as internet-based software and storage solutions, highlighting hosted applications like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. It discusses the benefits and disadvantages of hosted applications and online data storage, noting accessibility, collaboration, and scalability as advantages, while also mentioning issues like internet dependency and potential data protection concerns. Examples of online storage services include Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.

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THE CLOUD

Definition
This is the term used to describe the internet when it is used to provide
software or space for storing information rather than relying on local
storage
Hosted application software refers to software that is installed,
hosted, and accessed from a remote server rather than on a user's local
machine. It is delivered over the internet and maintained by a service
provider Examples are

 Google work space that include applications like Gmail, Google


drive ,Google docs all hosted and accessed via cloud

 Microsoft 365 that provides word,excel,powerpoint along with


OneDrive for cloud storage

 Dropbox-A file hosting and sharing services that allow a user to store
files in the cloud and access them from any device
Impacts of hosted applications

Benefits of Hosted application software


• Accessible from many types of connected devices
• Can include the use of online data storage to save files online
• Features that enable collaboration

Disadvantages
• Only accessible using the internet connection
• User experience can be affected by high latency or low bandwidth
• Not as many features as locally installed software
2.Online data storage
Online data storage, also known as cloud storage, refers to the practice of
saving data on remote servers accessible over the internet, rather than
storing it on local physical devices such as hard drives or USB

Examples include:
 Google drive,
 Dropbox,
 Microsoft OneDrive
 iCloud
Impacts of online Storage

Benefits of online storage


• Files are often backed up automatically
• The storage is scalable
• Sharing data is easier
• Enables collaboration
Disadvantages
• Possible data protection issues
• Dependent on online storage provider for security
• File transfer speed are much slower than local storage
• Additional storage space need payment

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