Cloud Computing
CLOUD COMPUTING Simply put, cloud computing is when computing services are stored and accessed over the internet instead of through physical hard drives. Our guide will walk you through what cloud computing it is, how it works & how it's being used today. OVERVIEW What Is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing refers to any kind of hosted service delivered over the internet. These services often include servers, databases, software, networks, analytics and other computing functions that can be operated through the cloud. Files and programs stored in the cloud can be accessed anywhere by users on the service, eliminating the need to always be near physical hardware. In the past, for example, user-created documents and spreadsheets had to be saved to a physical hard drive, USB drive or disk. Without some kind of hardware component, the files were completely inaccessible outside the computer they originated on. Thanks to the cloud, few people worry anymore about f...