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Advantages & Disadvantages of Cloud


               Computing




               The term ‘Cloud Computing’ is very much in vogue nowadays. In the Advantages
               and Disadvantages of cloud computing instead of storing data, applications, and
               software on in-premises hardware, they are stored on remote servers. Subscribers
               use the internet to access data, applications, and software from the remote servers
               and  they  are  charged  a  fee  for  that.  Users  can  access  data,  run
               applications/software from the remote server. The on-premises hardware is not
               needed. Computing services are provided by remote entities such as databases,
               software, analytics as well as intelligence. The remote hardware is referred to as
               the cloud. Its use is widespread as well as offers many benefits.


               Advantages of Cloud Computing

               Following are the advantages of Cloud Computing.














                   1.  Saves Money
                       You do not have to buy software and hardware. They are provided by the
                       cloud.  Hence  you  save  costs  such  as  office  space  rent,  electricity,  air
                       conditioning, maintenance as well as operational expenses. Also, you pay
                       only for the services that you use. Earlier there used to be unused hardware
                       and software for organizations using on-premises hardware and software.
                       Cloud eliminates that aspect of the business.

                   2.  Scalable
                       You can change the resources you need from the cloud up or down. This
                       was not possible earlier. Companies had to buy additional resources when
                       requirements increased. When requirements reduced, they were left with
                       unwanted resources.
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