Cloud Fundamentals

A Comprehensive Guide to Cloud Computing

Introduction

Cloud computing offers on-demand computing resources – servers, storage, databases, networking, and software – over the internet. It's a fundamental shift in how businesses operate.

Key Components

  • Compute: Virtual Machines (VMs)
  • Storage: Object Storage, Block Storage, File Storage
  • Networking: Virtual Networks, Load Balancing, DNS
  • Database: Relational, NoSQL
  • Security: IAM, KMS, Encryption

Benefits

  • Scalability: Easily adjust resources as needed
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Pay-as-you-go
  • Reliability: High availability through redundancy
  • Flexibility: Adapt to changing business needs
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Cloud Fundamentals

Cloud computing provides a range of services delivered over the internet, based on the principles of abstraction, rapid elasticity, and automation.