Computers have taken humans to the next generation enabling them to
perform tasks which could have been considered impossible before they
were invented. Several activities have been simplified to a great extent
and man is now able to set his focus on things higher. A single
computer can perform so many useful operations and connecting computers
together will increase their speed and accuracy manifolds. There are so
many advantages of using multiple computers on a network. This concept
is being called as cloud computing and it can be classified into several
parts. People can work in different computers over the network enabling
a person to fix or service a problem of a computer in a remote location
is a form of cloud computing.
This scenario is common among web developers who are
able to manipulate the web codes to bring out the required changes on a
website. They are able to fix bugs and add portals from any location
with the help of software and hence fixing the problem remotely. Others
use the cloud to provide services being sought by various people. These
are usually huge firms which provide paid services for a particular
group of people or small businesses. These clients purchase the service
over the network and get the service provided through the cloud. These
services can be procured anytime the client wants and the client can
utilize the service without any limit. The supporting software required
to generate the service is managed on the cloud server and the client
does not need to have that software to get the service. All that is
needed by the client usually is a computer with internet connection.
These are totally commercial services and can be provided to any user
who has the need for it for a small price.
Cloud computing
solutions greatly reduce the cost of services for both the consumer and
the vendor. All troubleshooting is done online and no technician needs
to come to fix the errors if there are any. The service is obtained
instantly and there is no need for a digital media like a DVD or CD to
be obtained from the vendor. Compatibility issues is never a problem
using a cloud server as a virtual platform is already present which aids
in the installation and actions of the service in any platform.
Using cloud computing, the vendor is also able to fix errors and
provide regular updates which can be obtained online. This ensures that
those using the software have the most up to date version. Data storage
on the cloud is also a very common aspect in today’s computing. A huge
number of data is being stored on various computers which is available
on the cloud for people to access. This includes music and movies and
other media content which is available on the cloud like never before.
No one needs to go to a store to buy a movie; instead they do it in the
comfort of their four walls.
