Cloud technology is the delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet. Instead of relying on a local hard drive or a physical on-premise server, data is stored and processed on remote data centers managed by global cloud providers.
Core Deployment Models
- Public Cloud: Resources are owned and operated by third-party providers (e.g., Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure) and shared with other tenants.
- Private Cloud: Infrastructure is dedicated exclusively to one single business or organization, offering higher customization and data control.
- Hybrid Cloud: This system blends public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to move seamlessly between them depending on demand.