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what is meant by cloud-computing?

Updated on May 17, 2012

Cloud computing has become famous in recent years.To know the basics of cloud computing read below....


The computer and software services necessary for computing works provided via the internet is called cloud computing.

Why is it named as "cloud computing" .....

Because all the services are provided via the internet and cloud symbol is used to represent internet in flowchart and diagrams.

There are three types of services offered in cloud computing

  • Infrastructure as a service
  • Platform as a service
  • Software as a service

Infrastructure as a service

In Infrastructure as a service ,the service provider provides the necessary servers,hardware and networking components to an organisation for a fee.The organisation in turn installs the necessary programs in the service provider's server and uses them.The service provider is responsible for the maintenance of the servers.

Platform as a service

In Platform as a service ,the service provider provides the necessary softwares and the tools for creating softwares which are installed in their server to an organisation for a specified amount.The organisation creates the necessary softwares on his platform and uses them.Its like renting in a house which has all the necessary things.

Software as a service

In Software as a service , the applications hosted in the service provider s server are made available to customers via the internet.The provider also interacts with the user through a front end panel.The provider provides the necessary support to the customer.The services range from e-mail to data processing.

Advantages of cloud computing

  • The advantage of this is,the customer after paying the amount can get the service at any time.
  • Also there are no problems of computer crash or server down.it is the responsibility of the service provider.
  • There is no investment cost for computers,servers,software,etc..
  • Amount can be paid according to usage
  • Now a days, the service providers provide the service on a monthly basis.The provider and the customer can cancel the agreement at any time.So ther is no loss for anyone.

This service is suitable for small business groups.

Example of an organization operating using cloud computing:

In an small scale cotton industry,the working days & salary of the workers and the productivity potential can be calculated with help of a computer connected to the internet via cloud computing.


It is estimated that by 2011,40% of the technology works will be done through cloud computing.In india reliance communications has made an agreement with microsoft to provide cloud computing services.

To know more about cloud computing,read the following article on cloud computing.




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