Cloud Computing and Outsourcing

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to cloud computing and outsourcing, highlighting definitions and important distinctions.

Cloud Computing

Delivery of computing services over the internet.

Outsourcing

Contracting third-party companies to manage IT services.

Pay-as-you-go pricing model

A pricing strategy where users pay only for the resources they consume.

Offshore Outsourcing

Outsourcing services to companies in other countries.

Benefits of Outsourcing

Flexibility, reduced internal IT workload, cost optimization, improved efficiency and service quality.

Key Differences: Cloud Computing vs. Outsourcing

Cloud computing involves renting resources over the internet, while outsourcing contracts third-party vendors for business functions.

Infrastructure Cost Reduction

Cloud computing helps reduce costs related to IT infrastructure.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

A contract that defines the service expectations between the provider and the customer.

Cloud Service Providers

Companies that offer computing services over the cloud, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

SLA Performance Monitoring

Tracking and evaluating the compliance with the service expectations defined in the SLA.

Vendor Lock-in

A situation where a customer becomes dependent on a vendor's products or services.

Multicloud Strategy

A strategy that involves using multiple cloud services from different providers to reduce risk.

Containerization

The process of packaging applications and their dependencies into containers for easier deployment.

Serverless Offerings

A cloud computing model where the cloud provider manages the infrastructure and resources, allowing developers to focus on code.

Event-Driven Architecture

An architecture pattern where the system responds to events or changes in state.