Evolution of Cloud Data Architecture
Understand the history of cloud data architecture and the usability of on-premises and cloud solutions.
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Over the years, cloud data architecture has turned from an innovative concept to a disruptive industry. Cloud data architecture defines rules, models, and policies concerning how data is stored, managed, and used in the cloud. The cloud refers to on-demand servers that are accessed over the internet. According to Statista, cloud computing generated almost 400 billion US dollars in revenue in 2021 and shows solid signs of continuous growth.
This lesson briefly examines cloud data architecture’s history and uncovers the reasons behind its massive popularity. However, it’s not the only architecture solution. Many companies still heavily adopt on-premise data architecture. It is worth comparing these two models and understanding their pros and cons before making an architectural decision.
History of cloud architecture in a nutshell
Before cloud architecture existed, companies had to store all their data and software on their own physical servers. The bigger the company, the more servers it needs, which is not a scalable way to manage software. For example, for a hotel booking system, the fact that the traffic will increase by two times during the holiday season might crash the servers. During ...