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Cloud Computing Manmohan Sharma, Lovely Professional University

Notes Unit 2: Cloud Computing Features

CONTENTS
Objectives
Introduction
2.1 Advantages of Cloud Computing

2.1.1 Low Cost Computers for Users
2.1.2 Better Performance
2.1.3 More Flexibility
2.1.4 Reduced IT Infrastructure Costs

2.1.5 Less Maintenance Issues
2.1.6 Less Software Costs
2.1.7 Instant and Automatic Software Updates
2.1.8 Environment Friendly
2.1.9 Improved Computing Power
2.1.10 Unlimited Storage Capacity

2.1.11 Increased Data Safety
2.1.12 Less Personnel Training is Needed
2.1.13 Improved Compatibility between Operating Systems
2.1.14 Disaster Recovery
2.1.15 Improved Document Format Compatibility

2.1.16 Easier and Increased Group Collaboration
2.1.17 Universal Access to Documents
2.1.18 Latest Version Availability
2.1.19 Removes the Tether to Specific Devices
2.2 Disadvantages of Cloud Computing
2.2.1 Needs Constant Internet Connection

2.2.2 Outages
2.2.3 Does not Work Well with Low-speed Connections
2.2.4 Less Control
2.2.5 Can Be Slow

2.2.6 Futures might be Limited
2.2.7 Stored Data might not be Secure and Confidentiality Issues might exist
2.2.8 Possible Downtime
2.2.9 You can get in trouble if cloud Loses your Data

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