06 - Cloud Storage

  Storing our data offline instead of online

  Storing RAM on an online server

  Downloading data to the clouds in the sky

  Storing our data online instead of on our own hard drive

1) You can access your files wherever you are if there is an internet connection and a 
device that you can view and edit them on

2)It will provide you with a faster internet speed 

3)It may save money as there is no cost to maintain the storage i.e. Administration costs

  None

  2 & 3

  3

  1 & 3

1) The occasional downtime - You will not be able to access any of your applications, 
server or data from the cloud 

2) You can only control and manage the data and applications 

3) Data is vulnerable as cloud storage is a public service

  1 & 3

  1, 2 & 3

  3

  2 & 3

Private cloud storage is a type of storage mechanism that
stores an organization's data at in-house storage servers
 by implementing cloud computing and storage technology

  FALSE

  TRUE

1) Efficiency and control as the private cloud storage is hosted either
 on site or a privately hosted environment 

2) High level of customisation (you can choose the infrastructure with specific 
storage and networking characteristics, so the system meets your individual 
needs perfectly) 


3) Has a greater level of security compared to public cloud 
storage as all data is saved and managed on servers in which 
no other company has access to

  3

  1, 2 & 3

  2

  1 & 2

  TRUE

  FALSE

This is a cloud service that requires little administrative controls and can be accessed online by any anyone you authorize. You get the same security, but don’t need to maintain the system as much as you would with a private cloud.

  TRUE

  FALSE

Virtual machines within a Public Cloud system can be created, 
scaled and shut-down in an instant. A Public Cloud service can 
therefore easily scale to meet any changes in your needs -
perfect for ISVs with rapidly changing demand.

  TRUE

  FALSE

  Software as a Symbol (SaaS), Platoon as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Symbol (IaaS)

  Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Symbol (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  Software as a Symbol (SaaS), Platform as a Symbol (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  Software that allows you to reduce your storage space

  Cloud-based software infrastructure are run on remote computers owned and maintained by a cloud company. The Internet and usually a web browser are used to connect the user’s computer or mobile device to the cloud computer.

  Cloud-based software applications are run on remote computers owned and maintained by a cloud company. The Internet and usually a web browser are used to connect the user’s computer or mobile device to the cloud computer.

  Applications that help maintain your current storage space

  Windows OS

  Googles Gmail

  Microsoft Word

  Defragmentation

1) No software to purchase, install, or maintain - this is done by the cloud company
2) It can be used immediately after signing up

  1 & 2

  1

  2

  None

  A cloud-based environment used by software developers and web developers. The cloud company provides the hardware (network, servers, storage) and tools to help in building applications, so the user can create and control software and software settings wit

  A service to create your own platforms

  A service that provides downloadable applications developed by other users

  An environment used to develop security software.

  An infrastructure that acts as your backup data storage

  Cloud computing that provides companies with resources on a pay-per-use rental basis. So, a company only pays for the servers and storage space that it uses.

  Cloud computing that has available space that can be bought permanently

  A service to build your company infrastructure

With cloud storage, if you do not have internet access you cannot
update your files

  FALSE

  TRUE