I’m sure you know the situation: The memory on your phone is full and the download of the current software update fails. But the problem is quickly solved! You simply move the folder with your latest holiday photos into the “cloud”.
Now you have enough memory on your phone again and can perform the update. Later in the evening you can edit your holiday photos on your computer and share them with your family and friends using a cloud sharing service such as Dropbox or Google Drive. And as you’re already just doing it, you save an important Word file in the cloud that you’ll need at your office tomorrow.
But what does “storing something in the cloud” actually mean? What is a “cloud“? What are the areas of application and what is generally behind the term “Cloud Computing“?
The practical relevance – for this you will need the knowledge and skills
No matter whether you run an established company, want to start a start-up with an innovative business idea or you use the Internet only as a private person. The term “Cloud Computing” is on everyone’s lips and it is hard to imagine modern information technology without it. According to a survey by the European Union, by 2018 more than a quarter of all companies in the EU were already using Cloud Computing services. And the trend is rising!
To give you an idea of this future-oriented IT trend, this learning unit will introduce you to the basic ideas of Cloud Computing. You will learn in which areas the “cloud” is used and what the advantages and disadvantages of the services in are.
You will be able to assess whether and in what way Cloud Computing can be useful for you in your private or professional life.
Learning objectives and competences at a glance
This learning unit gives you an overview of the basic ideas of Cloud Computing. You will learn what a cloud is and how Cloud Computing services are characterised. In addition, you will learn about the most important application areas of Cloud Computing and receive information about the different types of clouds.
You will also gain knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of this IT trend.
Learning Objectives
Know and describe the term Cloud Computing.
List and define the five most important characteristics of Cloud Computing.
Know and explain the three basic application areas of Cloud Computing.
Know and explain the four cloud types.
Know and enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Computing.
The first introduction
I’m sure you know the situation: The memory on your phone is full and the download of the current software update fails. But the problem is quickly solved! You simply move the folder with your latest holiday photos into the “cloud”.
Now you have enough memory on your phone again and can perform the update. Later in the evening you can edit your holiday photos on your computer and share them with your family and friends using a cloud sharing service such as Dropbox or Google Drive. And as you’re already just doing it, you save an important Word file in the cloud that you’ll need at your office tomorrow.
But what does “storing something in the cloud” actually mean? What is a “cloud“? What are the areas of application and what is generally behind the term “Cloud Computing“?
The practical relevance – for this you will need the knowledge and skills
No matter whether you run an established company, want to start a start-up with an innovative business idea or you use the Internet only as a private person. The term “Cloud Computing” is on everyone’s lips and it is hard to imagine modern information technology without it. According to a survey by the European Union, by 2018 more than a quarter of all companies in the EU were already using Cloud Computing services. And the trend is rising!
To give you an idea of this future-oriented IT trend, this learning unit will introduce you to the basic ideas of Cloud Computing. You will learn in which areas the “cloud” is used and what the advantages and disadvantages of the services in are.
You will be able to assess whether and in what way Cloud Computing can be useful for you in your private or professional life.
Learning objectives and competences at a glance
This learning unit gives you an overview of the basic ideas of Cloud Computing. You will learn what a cloud is and how Cloud Computing services are characterised. In addition, you will learn about the most important application areas of Cloud Computing and receive information about the different types of clouds.
You will also gain knowledge about the advantages and disadvantages of this IT trend.
Learning Objectives
Know and describe the term Cloud Computing.
List and define the five most important characteristics of Cloud Computing.
Know and explain the three basic application areas of Cloud Computing.
Know and explain the four cloud types.
Know and enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of Cloud Computing.
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