Introduction to Cloud Computing - Introduction

The video tutorial introduces the instructor and the course on Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. It covers the evolution of cloud computing, cloud ecosystem, and deployment models like SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. The video also discusses the responsibilities of cloud providers and users, key characteristics of cloud computing, and Gartner's market share comparisons from 2014 to 2018. Finally, it highlights the geographical locations of Microsoft data centers worldwide.

Explain the different cloud deployment models mentioned in the text.

What are the key characteristics of cloud computing?

What is the significance of the Gartner comparisons in understanding cloud providers?

How do the market shares of cloud providers change over the years according to the charts?

Where are the Microsoft data centers located geographically?