Know All About The Core Characteristics Of Cloud Computing

Jul 28,2021 by Manoj Yadav

Are you still confused about the catch-phrase ‘cloud computing’? Well let me help you break it down for a better understanding. It is nothing but a service offered for every sized business by dedicated providers. So no matter which cloud supplier you select, every cloud possesses a few common characteristics. These are as follows:

A cloud is virtual because it is backed by a massive pool of resources. These are nothing but racks full of servers. When such a pool is divided into multiple virtual servers, voila! A cloud is born!
Cloud computing can be secure depending on the hardware deployed by the provider. In order to ensure utmost security, private clouds are hosted upon dedicated hardware. Even if you select a cloud which claims that it is secure, double-check its security compliances & certificates for your mental-peace!
Every cloud is flexible & highly scalable. After all, theoretically no virtual server can be physical. So they automatically become super flexible, and can be scaled-up/down as per your business critical needs in a jiffy! So you can spin up a server in a few minutes’ time and take it down just like that!
Cost is the biggest advantage of cloud. Hire a provider and you will experience instant cost savings (especially in a public cloud). In such a setup, the physical servers where you run your very own virtual server is shared with many others. So resources and associated costs are equally divided amongst everyone!
In open clouds, you can easily move your cloud around. So you are not restricted by a single provider’s proprietary technology. Rather, you get to leverage the best out more than one provider’s offerings.
Invest in a hybrid cloud, and enjoy the best of two worlds namely the security of a private setup as well as the affordability of a public cloud! Try hosting all public-facing components in the common area (public cloud), and literally lock up your sensitive data in a private cloud.

I hope you have gained a basic understanding of the fundamental characteristics of cloud computing as well as cloud hosting in general.

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