Cloud Computing - Week 1 Flashcards

Flashcards for Cloud Computing Module - Week 1

Cloud Computing

A model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.

On-demand self-service

A characteristic of cloud computing where no human intervention is needed to get resources.

Broad network access

A characteristic of cloud computing allowing access from anywhere.

Resource pooling

A characteristic of cloud computing where the provider shares resources to customers.

Rapid elasticity

A characteristic of cloud computing that allows you to get more resources quickly as needed.

Measured service

A characteristic of cloud computing where you only pay for what you consume.

IaaS

Infrastructure as a Service: CPU, memory, storage, and networking is provided as a service; user manages the OS and application.

PaaS

Platform as a Service: The platform is a managed service; user provides the application.

SaaS

Software as a Service: The platform and software are provided as a service; user supplies the data.

Google Cloud Regions

Physical locations around the world where Google deploys resources, consisting of multiple zones.

Cloud Computing

Makes use of the internet to allow a single point of access to services provided by a network of connected servers.