Cloud storage

The term ______ _______ refers to a wide range of services which are delivered on demand to organisations and customers over the Internet by third party service providers.

When a user accesses a cloud service, their request is routed to the appropriate server, and the data or application is returned over the ______.

___________ - cloud services are easily scalable, meaning that users can quickly and easily add or remove computing resources as needed.

_______ - cloud services provide users with the flexibility to access computing resources from anywhere with an Internet connection, using any device.

Cloud services require a reliable Internet connection to function properly, which can be a problem in areas with poor or no _______.

Storing data on remote servers can raise _______ concerns, especially if sensitive or confidential data is involved.

Which of the following are key environmental concerns associated with cloud services resource usage?

• Energy consumption

• Carbon emissions

• E-waste

• Water usage

Apart from typical cloud services such as e-mail and file storage, cloud service providers also offer additional services to individuals and organisations. One of these services is known as ____ ______ ____ ____, which is a cloud computing model where a third party service provider hosts software applications and makes them available to users over the Internet.

_________ ___ ___ ______ is a third party service, provided through cloud services, that offers virtualised computing resources over the Internet.

______ ___ ____ _______ is a cloud computing model where a third party service provider offers a platform that enables third party developers to build, deploy and manage their own software applications over the Internet.