Cloud characteristics by Moe https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1 Made with the strength to succeed en-us 2017-09-18 12:41:58 UTC 2017-09-18 13:35:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Accessibility https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188437867 Cloud accessibility refers to the ability to access software and cloud services which before the cloud were once locked either in proprietary or inaccessible desktop applications. Cloud services can be accessed from various devices using web portals. An example of this is using office 365 portal to access your work emails from anywhere. Cloud Accessibility also can refer to the ability to open documents cross platform and modify. For example Microsoft office documents can now be edited online anywhere without the need to install Microsoft office, which was a long process. All that is needed is a browser with a stable internet connection.

]]> 2017-09-18 13:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188437867 Scalability https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188437974 Cloud scalability refers to the ability to increase or decrease computer resources depending on the clouds needs. For example, you could have high performance cloud infrastructure with 32GB ram allocated to each server but later find that the RAM is not being utilized anymore and call the cloud infrastructure provider and ask to have the performance scaled down and overall costs diminished. This works both ways so if you find there is a bottleneck in your infrastructure you can call up the provider and ask them to scale up performance. Providers are able to do this in a matter of minutes. 

]]> 2017-09-18 13:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188437974 Resource Pooling. https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438293 Resource pooling is a a term used in cloud computing  to describe a situation in which providers serve multiple clients, with scalable services.
Using these methods and strategies, SaaS providers can create a feeling of infinite resources and accessibility to allow customers the freedom to change their own level of service without any barriers or inhibitors which is important in the age of instant gratification. This can tie in with automated online services where the goal is to separate the client experience from the administration of assets, so that the process of delivery is opaque and the services seem to be automatically and infinitely available.
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/yungchou/2013/08/08/resource-pooling-virtualization-fabric-and-cloud/
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/29545/resource-pooling]]> 2017-09-18 13:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438293 Rapid elasticity https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438301  
Rapid elasticity is a cloud computing term for scalable provisioning, or the ability to provide scalable services, scalability is the ability to add or remove capacity. Rapid elasticity allows users to automatically request additional space in the cloud or other types of services as well as request for it to be removed.
https://www.ibm.com/blogs/cloud-computing/2012/09/rapid-elasticity-and-the-cloud/

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/29526/rapid-elasticity


]]> 2017-09-18 13:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438301 On-Demand Self Service https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438573 This Refers to the service provided by cloud computing vendors that enables the provision of cloud resources on demand whenever they are required. The user accesses cloud services through an online control panel.
https://www.techopedia.com/definition/27915/on-demand-self-service 

An example of this would be 
-MyHR
-X-Desk
-Internet Banking
etc.

This needs to ensure that the self service is user friendly and that the end user can use it without help.

]]> 2017-09-18 13:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438573 Availability https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438866 In the context of a computer system, refers to the ability of a user to access information in a specified location and in the correct format. 

Users can be affected if there is a regular function problem. 
If a computer system cannot deliver information efficiently, then availability is compromised.

https://www.techopedia.com/
 
]]> 2017-09-18 13:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438866 Flexibility https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438976 Is when a user can focus on other things, whilst the cloud service providers do the online work.

The user doesn't need to worry about updates and  maintaining the software etc.

https://www.techopedia.com/


]]> 2017-09-18 13:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188438976 Charge-ability https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188439165 Equipment is required by the 3rd party but not for the user, except internet connection, when it's a Software as a service.

Users would still need to pay for other types of service that include Infrastructure as a service and Platform as a service. 

Can be Pay-as-you-go. You pay for what you use.

]]> 2017-09-18 13:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188439165 Data Security https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188440117 Data Security refers to protective digital privacy measures that are applied to prevent unauthorized access to computers, databases and websites. Data Security makes sure that your files are protected from unauthorized access to your computers, databases and websites, it also protects data from being corrupted. 

Data security is an essential part of IT for all organisations regardless of their size and type. Some examples of data security include; backing up files, masking your data and data erasure. 

The most common form of Data security is the use of a password, a code, biometric data or some other form of data to verify the user trying to logon, this is even more important when using the cloud, without a way to verify the user is allowed to use the domain a lot of personal files would be at serious risk of being hacked or taken. 

(Reference(s); https://www.techopedia.com/) 

]]> 2017-09-18 13:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188440117 Broadband Network Access https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188440372 Broadband Network Access provides high speed, always on internet for homes and businesses  and it provides a minimum speed of 128kbps. This is faster than traditional dial up access as a DSL  (digital subscriber line ) cable is used.

https://www.fcc.gov/general/types-broadband-connections

http://www.commverge.com/Solutions/BroadbandAccessNetworks/tabid/152/Default.aspx]]> 2017-09-18 13:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188440372 Connectivity https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188441554  
Connectivity is a word used to describe how well hardware or software devices can communicate with a range of other devices. For example, a computer mouse that may be used to interact with desktop computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets would be described as having good connectivity. Also it  often refers to network connections, which embraces bridges, routers, switches and gateways as well as backbone networks. It may also refer to connecting a home or office to the Internet or connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer.


https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/c/connecty.htm

https://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/40241/connectivity
]]> 2017-09-18 13:09:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188441554 Privacy https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188447798 Privacy is when you can do something without other people observing or disturbing you. This is important when using the cloud because people will be saving their own personal files, if someone was to hack or logon to this domain without the users consent it would be a breach of privacy. There is also a certain privacy to do with if companies can share information about you or not and that will be up to you if you agree or disagree to this. 

(Reference(s); https://www.google.co.uk/)]]> 2017-09-18 13:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188447798 Sovereignty https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188449290 Sovereignty means by definition to have supreme power or authority. If you have this on a cloud server it means you control the entire server, you can choose what you want on there and can delete anything you want. The only people who have this sort of power will be the admins for the cloud or the owners of the cloud. If someone was to get onto one of these accounts without the correct clearance procedures the entire cloud server could be at risk.

(Reference(s); https://www.google.co.uk/)]]> 2017-09-18 13:23:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188449290 Pay as you go https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188451657 In cloud services, pay as you go is a payment method that charges based on usage. An advantage of pay as you go is that resources aren’t wasted. You only pay what you need so no resources will be unused. This also applies to data storage because you will only be charged for the information that that is stored on the cloud service. There are different forms of pay as you go models that are used on the three main categories of cloud services. Saas, Paas and Iaas.

http://searchcloudstorage.techtarget.com/definition/pay-as-you-go-cloud-computing-PAYG-cloud-computing]]> 2017-09-18 13:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188451657 Measured Service https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188452195 The term ‘Measured service’ is used by IT professionals in cloud services. This is when a cloud provider monitors the provision of services. This can include the use of resources, operation of service and billing.

https://www.techopedia.com/definition/14469/measured-service-cloud-computing]]> 2017-09-18 13:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mohammadzaman/6mdkvn8r34b1/wish/188452195