Cloud Computing

Unit 1
1.Introduction to Cloud Computing
1.1 Introduction.
1.2 Characteristics of cloud computing.
1.3 Cloud Models.
1.4 Cloud Services Examples.
1.5 Cloud Based services and applications
 1.1 Introduction

Definition:-
Cloud Computing is a model for enabling
ubiquitous, convenient, on demand network
access to a shared pool of computing
resources(eg n/w, servers, storage,
applications and services) that are rapidly
released by a service providers.
Cloud is a model in which different types of
services(Storage, Application, Computing)
can be used by the User, through the
internet from the Server without
downloading them to their physical
infrastructure.
 1.2 Characteristics of Cloud Computing
1. On demand Self-Service:-
Consumer don’t have direct communication with Service
Providers and can set computing capabilities like Server time,
N/w Storage etc.
2. Broad N/w Access:-
- Capabilities available on n/w.
- Can be accessed by various devices like Laptop,
Mobile phone, pc etc.
3. Resource Pooling:-
- Providers resources are polled to serve multiple
customers.
4. Rapid Elasticity:-
Providers resources can be limited or
unlimited.
5.Measured Services:-
Cloud Systems can automatically control
and use of resources depending on level of
abstraction.
Resources can be monitored, controlled
and reported providing transperancy for both
Provider and Consumer.
6. Performance:-
Cloud Computing can increase the
performance of applications.
7. Reduced Costs:-
As cloud resources are provisioned
dynamically, saves cost for organization and
individuals and provide cost benefits for
applications.
8. Outsourced Management:-
Cloud Computing allows organizations to
outsource IT Infrastructure to external Cloud Providers.
This reduces capital expenditure, and pay only for
operational expenses.
9. Reliability:-
Cloud Service Providers specify and guarantee the
reliability and availability levels for their cloud resources.
10. Multi Tenancy:-
Make use of shared resources by multiple users.
Eg:- E-Commerce. Banking, Financial, Social Networking
are multi tenanted applications.
 1.3 Cloud Models
1.3.1 Service Models:-
Cloud Computing services are offered in different
forms:-
1. Infrastructure as a Service:-
• IaaS is a service where infrastructure is provided as
outsourcing to enterprises such as networking
equipment, devices, database, and web servers.
• It is also known as Hardware as a Service (HaaS).
• IaaS customers pay on a per-user basis, typically by
the hour, week, or month.
2. Platform as a Service:-
• PaaS is a category of cloud computing that
provides a platform and environment to allow
developers to build applications and services
over the internet.
• PaaS services are hosted in the cloud and
accessed by users simply via their web
browser.
• The various companies providing Platform as a
service are Amazon Web services Elastic
Beanstalk, Salesforce, Windows Azure.
3. Software as a Service(SaaS):-
• It’s a software delivery model where
applications are hosted by a provider and
made available to customers over the
internet.
• The Provider handles any updates or
maintainance of applications, ensuring latest
versions.
• These services are cost efficient, highly
scalable and can access from anywhere
through internet.
1.3.2 Deployment Models
Cloud Deployment Model functions as a virtual
computing environment with a deployment
architecture that varies depending on the
amount of data you want to store and who has
access to the infrastructure.
1. Public Cloud:-
• The public cloud is available for the general public
who want to use computing resources such as
software and hardware over the internet.
• It is a good choice for companies and
organizations with low-security concerns.
• There is no need to manage these resources as
cloud computing providers configure and manage
these services.
• Providers like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft
provide Cloud Services.
2. Private Cloud:-
• In the private cloud, the cloud
computing infrastructure is solely
designed for a single organization and
cannot be accessed or shared with
other organizations.
• As compared to public clouds, the
private clouds are more costly as well
as secure.
3. Community Cloud:-
• In Community Cloud, systems and services to
be accessible by a group of organizations.
• The infrastructure of the community could be
shared between the organization which has
shared concerns or tasks.
• It is generally managed by a third party or by
the combination of one or more organizations
in the community.
4. Hybrid Cloud:-
• By bridging the public and private worlds with
a layer of proprietary software, hybrid cloud
computing gives the best of both worlds.
• With a hybrid solution, you may host the app
in a safe environment while taking advantage
of the public cloud’s cost savings.
• Organizations can move data and applications
between different clouds using a combination
of two or more cloud deployment methods,
depending on their needs.
 1.4 Cloud Services Examples
PaaS Providers
SaaS Providers
Iaas Providers
 1.5 Cloud Based Services and Applications

1. Cloud Computing in Healthcare:-

• Cloud computing is a very popular technology used in the
healthcare industry to enable the implementation of
remote servers accessible through the internet in order to
manage, store, and process healthcare data.
• Cloud computing is a completely opposite process to the
one where on-site data centers are created hosting
patient data on computers.
• But unlike on-site centers, cloud platforms offer a flexible
solution for healthcare stakeholders as they can remotely
access servers from anywhere and get in touch with
important data within seconds.
2. Cloud Computing in Energy Systems:-
Cloud solutions brought a transformative force in the
energy sector. It revolutionized how energy is generated,
managed, and consumed.
Here are some key areas where cloud solutions are
making a significant impact in the energy sector:
• Smart Grid Optimization.
• Renewable Energy Integration.
• Energy Management Systems.
• Remote Asset Monitoring and Maintenance.
• Decentralized Energy Systems.
• Energy Trading and Marketplaces.
• Secure Data Sharing and Collaboration.
3. Cloud Computing in Transportation System:-
Cloud-based TMS solutions are nowadays the most common ones
and are fast becoming the standard in the TMS market. Their
benefits are well-established and include:
• Easy access for users: from any location with internet and
accessible via different devices
• Easier customization based on individual users’ preferences
• Real-time information updates ensuring all users have access to
the latest data
• Quicker implementation of TMS solutions and lower costs as they
do not need any additional hardware (providing more significant
opportunities to smaller businesses that otherwise cannot afford
the initial expenses)
• Easier and more secure deployments, which translates into more
effortless scalability
• Data storage capacity: unlimited space to store your data, with
the possibility to upgrade for more space when needed
4. E-commerce Application :
• Cloud-based e-commerce allows responding
quickly to the opportunities which are
emerging.
• Users respond quickly to the market
opportunities as well as the traditional e-
commerce responds to the challenges quickly.
• Cloud-based e-commerce gives a new approach
to doing business with the minimum amount as
well as minimum time possible. Customer data,
product data, and other operational systems
are managed in cloud environments.
5. Cloud computing in education :
• Cloud computing in the education sector brings
an unbelievable change in learning by providing e-
learning, online distance learning platforms, and
student information portals to the students.
• It is a new trend in education that provides an
attractive environment for learning, teaching,
experimenting, etc to students, faculty members,
and researchers.
• Everyone associated with the field can connect to
the cloud of their organization and access data and
information from there.
6. E-Governance Application :
• Cloud computing can provide its services to multiple
activities conducted by the government.
• It can support the government to move from the
traditional ways of management and service
providers to an advanced way of everything by
expanding the availability of the environment, making
the environment more scalable and customized.
• It can help the government to reduce the
unnecessary cost in managing, installing, and
upgrading applications and doing all these with help
of could computing and utilizing that money public
service.