What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud computing is defined as a type of computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than having local servers or personal devices to handle applications.Cloud computing allows consumers and businesses to use applications without installation and access their personal files at any computer with internet access. This technology allows for much more efficient computing by centralizing data storage, processing and bandwidth.A simple example of cloud computing is Yahoo email, Gmail, or Hotmail etc.
What cloud computing is not about is your hard drive. When you store data on or run programs from the hard drive, that’s called local storage and computing. Everything you need is physically close to you, which means accessing your data is fast and easy, for that one computer, or others on the local network. Working off your hard drive is how the computer industry functioned for decades; some would argue it’s still superior to cloud computing.