Introduction to Cloud Computing

Advantages of using cloud computing for the database-as-a-service model

• Restricted access to resources
• Manual backups required
• Limited storage capacity
• Scalability, cost-effectiveness, automatic backups, high availability, easy access to resources

Disadvantages of using cloud computing for the database-as-a-service model

• Security risks, dependency on internet connectivity, limited customization options, potential data transfer costs
• No data transfer costs
• No security risks
• Unlimited customization options

What are the characteristics of cloud services?

• Ubiquitous access via Internet technologies

• Shared infrastructure

• Service orientation

• Scheduled service

What are the types of cloud services?

• MaaS
• DaaS
• XaaS
• IaaS, PaaS, SaaS

What are the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing?

What is SQL Data Services?

• SQL Data Services is a social media platform.
• SQL Data Services is a hardware manufacturing company.
• SQL Data Services is a mobile gaming app.
• SQL Data Services is a cloud-based data storage and processing service.