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Learn about Cloud Computing — Simply Explained
Cloud computing means using someone else’s computers over the internet instead of your own. Rather than buying expensive servers, companies rent computing power from providers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure — paying only for what they use, like electricity. This powers everything from Netflix streaming to Instagram photo storage.
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Where is 'the cloud' actually located?+
The cloud is made up of massive data centers — buildings filled with thousands of servers — spread across the world. Major providers operate in dozens of regions globally.
What are SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS?+
They’re layers of cloud services. SaaS is ready-to-use software (Gmail). PaaS provides a platform to build on (Heroku). IaaS gives raw infrastructure like virtual servers (AWS EC2). Think of it as renting a house vs. land vs. building materials.
Is the cloud secure?+
Major cloud providers invest billions in security and are often more secure than on-premise setups. However, security is a shared responsibility — misconfigured settings by users are the most common cause of cloud breaches.
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