Cloud computing refers to manipulating, configuring, and accessing applications online through a network. It provides access to shared computing resources and data storage over the internet. There are various deployment models including public, private, hybrid, and community clouds. Service models include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Cloud computing offers advantages like lower costs, improved performance, and unlimited storage but requires a constant internet connection.
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