A2 Cloud Computing

What is cloud computing?

• Storing data locally on a LAN

• Providing services through the internet by large computing companies

• Directly interacting with physical resources only

• Using mainframes for data storage

What forms the foundation of cloud platforms?

• Physical servers

• Virtual servers

• Personal computers

• Storage devices

What is storage virtualization in cloud computing?

• Using a single storage unit for multiple network storage devices

• Separating physical infrastructures into dedicated resources

• Partitioning a physical server into smaller virtual servers

• Operating multiple systems on a single server

What does server virtualization involve?

• Amalgamating storage devices into a single unit

• Running multiple operating systems on one server

• Creating a virtual version of a device

• Treating all servers as a single pool of resources

How does cloud computing benefit businesses?

• Requires high maintenance

• Provides limited storage options

• Offers flexibility and scalability

• Restricts accessibility

What is a cloud instance in cloud computing?

• A physical memory location on a cloud server

• A single network storage device

• A virtual version of a device

• A device for creating virtual resources

How does cloud backup differ from traditional backups?

• Involves physical hard drives only

• Stores data on a local storage device

• Backs up data automatically to the cloud

• Requires manual updates

What do remotely hosted applications allow clients to do?

• Access applications only from a physical server
  

• Store applications on their personal devices

• Access business applications from anywhere in the world

• Host applications themselves

What is network virtualization in cloud computing?

• Partitioning a server into virtual servers

• Treating servers and services as a single resource pool

• Storing data in a single storage unit

• Adapting application configurations on-demand

What is application virtualization?

• Creating virtual resources for users

• Adapting configurations of each application on-demand

• Creating a single resource for multiple network devices

• Reserving resources for individual clients