Understanding the idea behind cloud computing is simple.
Long before the term cloud computing was even invented, we had all been using
some form of it. If you’re an online gamer playing games like WoW or Eve, the
basic idea of cloud computing is used there. Their servers hold information
(not that which is stored on your own computer), which makes the games you have
installed work correctly. This is where the big difference is. You do not
install any programs on your computer; they are rather hosted on a computer
either at your company or a third-party provider.
To better understand what you are reading, try out Google
docs. This program, even if basic, is a prime example of cloud computing. They
host the data (which at this time is spreadsheets and word documents) and the
programs, and you are able to open, use, save and download the data as needed.
Now, if you have an old computer system, some programs simply would not run on
your computer. But with cloud computing, the age of your computer system is
never an issue. Your computer becomes a keyboard and monitor only, as all the
heavy lifting is done by the server computer.
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