Introduction to the Cloud
Learn about cloud computing and its different deployment models and services.
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Cloud computing
Cloud computing can be defined as any virtual space provided to store all your data using the internet. This space is used to store and access the data anytime. It offers you several services including servers, data storage, software, networking, etc.
It is one of the best and most popular sources to store your data and keep it safe. Multiple types of services and deployment models fall under the umbrella of cloud computing.
Cloud deployment models
A cloud deployment model is a specific configuration of environmental parameters such as the accessibility and proprietorship of the deployment infrastructure and storage size. This means that deployment types vary depending on who controls the infrastructure and where it is located.
The visualization below discusses the different cloud deployment models.
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