Cloud Services

By now, you have likely heard of the cloud, the servers you can access across the internet and through any device, not just the computer. These servers are found all across the globe in data centers. The cloud allows you to access your information across multiple devices rather than just one, meaning if you break your phone, you can get a new one and still have access to the same information. The only thing the cloud requires is an internet connection.

Examples of cloud services include:

• Apple iCloud
• Google Drive
• Microsoft OneDrive
• Yahoo Mail
• Dropbox

Currently, there are three main types of clouds: public, private, and hybrid.

• Public clouds: These are the most common type of cloud and are owned by third-party servers. One example of a public cloud is Microsoft Azure. Public clouds typically cost lower than the other types and require no maintenance. It also has unlimited scalability.
• Private clouds: These clouds are owned by one organization rather than third-party servers, which means that the organization also overlooks the cloud’s maintenance. Large organizations and government agencies are the main users of private clouds. The advantages of this type include resource maximization, regulatory compliance, more control, and flexibility.
• Hybrid clouds: This type combines the best of both public and private clouds. As its name suggests, hybrid clouds run in both public and private cloud environments. It combines infrastructure from both, allowing apps and data to run seamlessly across both environments.