In this lesson we will be discussing what existed Before the Cloud, followed by What the Cloud really is, Who Uses Cloud Computing and How the Cloud Works. 

In this lesson we will discuss the different type of cloud deployment service models.  Deployment Service models refers to what is known as the “Cloud Stack”.   The three different type of service models that we will discuss in the stack are known as Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service.

Every organization has unique requirements and reasons when it comes to cloud transformation. For a few, it can be the reduction in the cost of asset acquisition and for a few it can be the flexibility to alter the infrastructure whenever required. When companies are contemplating reasons for moving to the cloud, these are the most common business drivers for cloud transformation.

Cloud storage provides many benefits that result in cost-savings and greater convenience for its users.

There are some shortcomings to cloud storage — particularly the public services — that may deter companies from using these services or limit how they use them.

The cloud-based storage market is dominated by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google and Microsoft Azure

Developers are continuously trying to integrate cloud technology into business in numerous ways which can ultimately result in benefiting business activities. People having “cloud on their mind” have been lured by the vast promise associated with cloud computing.

Being the hottest technology in vogue, cloud computing is garnering a lot of attention from businesses and is generating ample job opportunities in the IT industry.

We lay out a good pathway to move forward in getting a job in Cloud Computing.