Hello everybody.
I found this topic really interested, especially from the
perspective of a newbie in cloud topics.
I’m wondering how many of use work in a cloud on a daily
base.
Link to the article:
In the late 19th century, power plants were invented to
produce large amounts of power in a single unit and transmit to every home.
Now, you no longer need to run your own power generator, you could just flick a
switch.
Cloud computing is doing to computing what power plants did to power production 150 years ago.
Cloud computing is doing to computing what power plants did to power production 150 years ago.
Please read the article, and answer questions
- Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
- Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
- What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
- Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteI used the cloud computing in my PhD research for training a neutral network. My department at the University owns a computing Cloud equipped with a powerful GPU which perfectly suits the needs of training the deep neural network. It allowed me to train a network approximately hundred times faster than on my laptop.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing is a data processing model based on the use of services provided by the service provider. The principle of operation is to transfer the provision of IT services (data, software or computing power) to the server and enable permanent access through client computers. Simply saying: you have a task requiring high computational power and you do not have an access to a powerful computer, but only your home PC. Performing all the calculations would take it days, weeks, monts to perform. So you can carry out all the calculations on the remote powerful computer – a cloud. You prepare the data, write a program, load them to the cloud and voila: the cloud does all the work in significantly shorter time and you have the job done and your PC free for some other work.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing
There are more advantages than disadvantages of using the cloud computing. The advantages of cloud computing are cost efficiency , high speed, accessibility, back-up and restore data, manageability, easy implementation, no hardware required, flexibility for growth. In my point of view the main advantage of cloud computing is high speed and no hardware required. I use the cloud computing in long calculations so the mentioned features make the cloud computing interesting for me. The disadvantages of cloud computing are: vulnerability to attacks, network connectivity dependency, downtime, vendor lock in, limited control. The Network connectivity dependency is worth to consider. Cloud computing is dependent on the Internet. This direct connection with internet means that you need a reliable and consistent internet service as well as a good connection speed and bandwidth to have the benefits of cloud computing.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I think that the Internet cloud services are the future of computing. Nowadays, there are a lot of fields where the cloud computing can be applied and I suppose that there will appear new appliances of cloud computing. The cloud computing is applied more and more often in entertainment. In case if a gamer’s computer is not able to meet the memory or processor requirements he can use clouds for gamers, e.g. IBM cloud for gaming, and I think that it will be very popular in the future.
Hi Monika, thank you for your comment. Based on your answers I see you also a cloud proponent. As one of cloud computing disadvantage you mention vulnerability to attacks. I think you find interesting this new solution proposed by Microsoft Azure
DeleteSecurity Center https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-azure-security-center-capabilities-at-rsa-2019/
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteI do not use clouds personally. Of course, privately. Using a cloud, for example WPS Office, which is 100% Chinese, or I think it's too dangerous.
On the other hand, I use the cloud for business but made for my company, secured with encryption devices, etc.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
A cloud is a service offered by the given software or provider along with the infrastructure. Thanks to it, we eliminate the need to purchase licenses or install and administer software.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing?
Advantage:
The cloud allows for large savings for companies. Big and small. Thanks to it, small companies can use solutions that in the traditional formula are far too expensive. They do not have to spend a large amount of money at once to invest in the purchase of a license.
Disadvantage:
I consider the cloud defect to be a problem related to the protection of user data. In practice, it is not known where the data in the cloud are located and who can have an insight into them.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
Yes, if only, of course, regarding private data, we will build a high level of confidence in their protection. As for the software, today is the future.
Hello Michal, thanks for you thought.
DeleteI'm not sure if a non technical person could fully understand the what's the benefit of cloud computing based on your description. I think it will be worth mentioned that cloud computing offers computing power many times over standard PC over the internet.
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteYes, I use cloud in home and work. I store my files in cloud for security and availability. In a few month I want use Amazon AWS or Azure for machine learning.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing are resources available in the Internet that are delivered as services. This resources could be eg. powerful computers, software or something else that we need to perform a task.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing
The main advantages using cloud computing is that you don’t need a powerful computer or a kind of software to do tasks. All resources are available on Internet in cloud. You need to pay and then you can used a cluster that perform calculation much faster than own computer. The disadvantages is that cloud computing cost money and our data are stored on computer that its not located in ours home.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I think yes. Today such companies as Microsoft or Amazon earn much money for services offered in cloud. Many companies invest in clouds to do a very complicated tasks fast.
Hi Piotr.
DeleteThank you for your comment.
I found interesting article treated about compering top cloud services providers and their solutions for Machine Learning as a services, I hope you find it helpful to choose the best one:
https://www.altexsoft.com/blog/datascience/comparing-machine-learning-as-a-service-amazon-microsoft-azure-google-cloud-ai-ibm-watson/
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteI don't use the cloud to do calculations. However, I use a lot of services to store data in the cloud, such as google drive, onedrive and dropbox, for both private and professional purposes.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing is nothing more than accessing a remote computer or a network of such computers over the Internet. They offer more computing power and resources so we can perform more operations in less time.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
The advantage is that we do not have to invest in super efficient computers, we can rent only as many resources as we need at the moment. The main drawbacks are that we depend on the availability of external services, if the cloud stops working we lose access to our data, servers or applications. It can also pose a threat to security because our data is transmitted over the Internet and stored outside our infrastructure.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
Of course, the use of the cloud is already a common practice. Not only that, but cloud technology is extremely cost effective, and a company could end up saving thousands by choosing this option. For the reliability a cloud offers, the security it provides, and the performance it boasts of, the cost of a cloud makes it an incredible option for individuals and corporations alike.
Hi Przemysław, thank you for shareing.
DeleteAs one of cloud computing advantages you mentioned pay-as-you-go model. I found it real transparent and trustworthy method. There are others payment models available to suit for any customers needs.
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteYes, I do some of my work in the clouds. Less for personal purposes, but still. Mostly for data sharing.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
It's as central heating to having gas heater at home: you just pay and don't worry about anything. Stop paying, and you are left out in the cold.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
Main advantage is You don't need a skilled admin to get things done well. I'm using two instances of the same product, one hosted in the cloud, the second maintained by the client. The difference in quality is really huge. The disadvantage is that the cloud service can be gone anytime, sometimes even without an option to export data, and there is nothing You can do.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
It seems so. It is just more convenient. The next big milestone will be gaming in the cloud. I just hope that cloud services and ubiquitous mobile computing will not mean the death of general purpose computing.
Hi Przemek, thank you for your comment.
DeleteI really like the way you described what cloud computing is. You write that you use cloud for business purpose mainly, maybe you find this interesting (In a term of long weekend) that cloud computing can be use for cloud gaming. Here interesting article: https://www.pcgamer.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-current-state-of-cloud-gaming/
Thanks! Interesting reading. But the prices for subscriptions are piling up quickly and I'm a penny-pincher :-)
DeleteDo you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteEach day I am using cloud based services. For example Gsuite stack as data storage or shared document base. As I am working with distributed teams I started using Teams solution from Microsoft which helps me to manage project and share documents with others.
Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
You probably hear about "the cloud" frequently and think of a single, huge computer that holds trillions of files. Actually, the cloud refers to some company's network of data center servers that's accessible to consumers and organizations via the Internet. The cloud makes sharing documents, photos and pretty much any type of file easy, using any device running any operating system. All you need is an Internet.
What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
One major disadvantage of cloud computing is dependency on the provider. The users do not have their data stored with them or control over how the system is managed. Cloud computing services are accessed from remote servers or locations. This means that there is always risk concerning stored files as users do not have control over their software. Security and privacy are the major concerns about cloud computing. Privacy is another important concern within cloud computing. To mitigate on privacy concerns, cloud servers are made extra secure to safeguard that a client data is not accessed by any unauthorised users. Furthermore, nothing can be recovered if the service provider’s servers go out of service.
Main advantage of cloud computing is that applications and information are accessible wherever in the world on any system and at any time. One of the best parts of the cloud is that it actually saves you money in the long run. If you don’t have to hire a tech support team to fix server issues. Cloud computing is scalable. Traditional servers require expensive upgrades that cost a lot upfront. Cloud computing requires less physical servers. This allows companies to downsize their data centers.
Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
A huge aspect affecting the future of cloud computing is the amount of storage cloud computing will offer companies and individuals. This growth is because many businesses are adopting cloud technology as a huge part of doing business. It is predicted that providers will bring more data centers online with larger-capacity storage equipment throughout this year. Cloud computing will play a major role in the way IoE develops as it relies heavily on machine to machine communications, data, processes and the way humans interact with things in their environment.
Hello Ewelina.
DeleteThank you for your interesting and thorough comment. It's really interested aspect you bring to the light that we are on the edge of the cloud computing revolution. Fact that more and more companies transfer their computing and operation to the cloud drives the data centers development. It's also drive the opportunity for the new applications for cloud computing.
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteI do not use cloud computing. I use shared storage for my own use, such as Google Drive or Zoho Docs. At work I use cloud system as a SaaS (Software as a Service).
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
I’ll try :) It is a group of computers connected by network that perform some common tasks. They share different parts of tasks which the end user does not feel. Thanks to this the tasks are carried out very quickly.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
The main advantage of cloud computing is high efficiency. Cloud services are also extremely affordable for business. The main disadvantage is network connectivity dependency - cloud computing is entirely dependent on the Internet.
4. Do you think that Internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I’m not sure but it seems to be so. Moreover, maybe the future belongs to thin clients - cheap and low-performance computers that allow you to connect to the Internet where tasks and services are implemented on cloud solutions, for example Google Docs or Microsoft Office 365.
Hi Damian,
DeleteThank you for your thoughts.
I came across a claim that there is a difference between SaaS and Cloud computing. Do you agree with it?
It depends on the server structure. According to the presented article, the SaaS is an element of the classification based on cloud service models. But what if the server is not a cluster or a grid - when it is a single computer? Then in my opinion we are not dealing with cloud computing.
DeleteThank for clarification :)
Delete1. Currently, I don’t work with the cloud. My only cloud knowledge is Dropbox and Google Drive and Forms. However, this may change soon, because at my university I plan to introduce a subject regarding Cloud Computing and I will have to be a little more interested in it.
ReplyDelete2. Cloud computing is a certain resource on the Internet offered by a company that provides us with its servers as storage discs or a place to use various types of software or services, such as the Office suite, which it does not need to install directly on your computer.
3. The main disadvantage is the fact that I need internet for this. An additional problem may be licenses of companies offering cloud processing. Who has access to our data except us and what in the case of data loss at the time of failure on the part of the developer.
The advantage is certainly the ability to use the cloud no matter where we are and what computer we use. Thanks to the cloud, we can also have huge memory resources that would be difficult to organize without having your own server.
4. More and more people are using the cloud and more and more companies are deciding to store their data in the cloud, so undoubtedly such services have potential. In addition, using the cloud reduces the cost of investing in software or hardware.
Hello Monika, Thanks you for your comment
DeleteI cross my fingers for your project, I personally found that researching for cloud computing capabilities really interesting and inspiring. You start think of different scale of a projects with that kind of computing power at your service
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose
ReplyDeleteI use the cloud to secure my data. I use google tello and slac to manage my projects. As a computing environment I use Azure Machine Learnig. Practically all my work is based on cloud solutions.
2Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing is a convenient solution that gives you access to documents and calculations from almost anywhere, from any device. The best ones are determined not only by capacity and free access, but also by a number of other features.Cloud is a storage model in which data is stored on servers, and the physical environment is usually owned or managed by a hosting company. Cloud providers are responsible for maintaining and protecting the data available on their servers. Cloud storage may take place via a service available on a computer or a special application.
3What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computin
The biggest disadvantage is that the manufacturer can turn off the cloud, e.g. Recently Logitech has closed the API for a remote control costing several hundred USD in an update, today a well-known American company producing garden equipment turns off the automatic watering systems costing several hundred dollars... After 18 months from the premiere.
4 Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I think the composter will only become a terminal. Today we can edit text documents or spreadsheets within Google services without any problems - we don't need Microsoft Office or free Open Office. At the same time, within the Google Drive service we get a place on the server - thanks to that we have access to documents from any computer or smartphone in the world, without the need to carry flash drives. And we can share files with friends and colleagues.
Hi Andrzej,
DeleteThanks for your comment.
I also heard about this near future vision where we will be using tablets with docking stations instead of laptops. It could be the solution for saving money over upgrading new hardware so often, and becoming more environment friendly through that.
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteYes, I do work in a cloud. I use it to provide server facilities in the form of storage and business logic processed in a secure manner. Also, I use it for private purposes to store files and application data on different devices. In addition, I occasionally use it as a backup of my phone, including photos, contacts, videos, documents as well as settings.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing is a data processing model based on the use of services provided by the service provider (internal department or external organization). Cloud is a service (giving added value to the user) offered by the given software (and the necessary infrastructure). This means eliminating the need to purchase a license or the need to install and administer software. The consumer pays for the use of a particular service, e.g. for the possibility of using a space on the drive.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
A positive aspect is the possibilities it gives, such as access to files from any device from anywhere in the world. In a very easy way you can transfer files, store passwords or settings. You can also share them with other users, or despite the small capacity on your own device, store load-memory files somewhere else. With disadvantages, these are definitely security issues that, due to the lack of proper settings, are often a problem. Even large companies such as Apple have proven that it is easy to collect confidential data.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I think that they are already very advanced and widely used today. Also in the future this trend will not change unless an even better technology is invented.
Hi Cezary,
DeleteThank you for interesting comment. I see that you are working with cloud security on a daily bases, I think that you can find this article about Azure Security Center interesting https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-azure-security-center-capabilities-at-rsa-2019/
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteI think that each of us has to deal with the cloud, although maybe we are not always aware of it. A very simple example is the e-mail. Working professionally as a lecturer at the State Higher School I use the USOS system, which also relies on cloud computing.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing is based on providing computing services and more. These services operate on our or external server. The important thing is that we have 24/7 access to them and we do the work remotely as users of such service. Another example is remote teaching (e-learning).
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
In my opinion, the main advantage may be scalability. I am thinking about the possibility of using cloud computing anywhere by any number of people. Of course, the features available in the service we have purchased have an impact. However, the main disadvantage may be limited creation of interpersonal relationships mostly because everyone can work in their own home, not in a company.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
Yes, I agree with the question, after all, we already have many examples from everyday life, where cloud computing services make our lives easier and will be further developed dynamically. I am talking about ATMs, mobile telephony. After all, each of us has even a mail on her phone, maybe a social network.
Hello Artur,
DeleteThank you for your thoughts.
You point out interesting topic trough the cloud computing disadvantages. I think that sometimes we don't take into account sociological aspect of technology evolution.
Hi,
ReplyDelete1. Both: professionally and personally I use cloud computing in my everyday life. Such services provide me with a series of functions including email, storage, backup, data retrieval, creating and testing apps, analyzing data, audio and video streaming, delivering software on demand.
2. Cloud computing takes all the heavy lifting involved in crunching and processing data away from the device you carry around or sit and work at. Moving all of that work to huge computer clusters far away in cyberspace, makes Internet the cloud, and as a result your data, work, and applications are available from any device with which you can connect to the Internet, anywhere in the world.
Cloud computing is the delivery of different services through the Internet. This means the user is not required to be in a specific place to gain access to it, allowing the user to work remotely.
3. Cloud computing has a lot of advantages, for example the ability to use software from any device either via a native app or a browser. As a result, users can carry their files and settings over to other devices in a completely seamless manner. Apart from that, thanks to cloud computing services, users can check their email on any computer and even store files using services such as Dropbox and Google Drive. Cloud computing services also make it possible for users to back up their data, like music, files, and photos, ensuring those files are immediately available in the event of a hard drive crash. It also allows individuals to save storage space on their desktops or laptops.
With all of the speed, efficiencies, and innovations that come with cloud computing, there are also some disadvantages, like security, risk of natural disasters, internal bugs, and power outages.
4. In spite of several disadvantages, I am sure such services are the future of computing, for a number of reasons including cost savings, increased productivity, speed and efficiency. I suppose the risk are going to be decreased very soon. But apart from benefits for individuals, cloud computing offers also big businesses huge cost-saving potential. Companies can swap costly server centers and IT departments for fast Internet connections, where employees interact with the cloud online to complete their tasks. This is natural direction in our resources-saving world.
Br marta
Hi Marta,
DeleteThank you for your thoughts in this topic.
I agree with you that In spite of several disadvantages, or having in mind that overcoming some of them is only the matter of time the cloud computing is the future towards which we going
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteIn my work I didn't use any of cloud computing solution (only netword drive, but any cloud computing). On my own I'm using clouds solutions, but to be honest I'm afraid about my privacy so I try use them as less as it is possible. If we upload something on cloud we give the access to at least one organisation...
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
I'm always say something like: "Cloud is like you have pencil on your desk and can use it, but this desk isn't located in your office. You have full access to this office so you can entry there whenever you want and use it but you can't take it outside".
I know that it doesn't contains every important thing, but the main thing is in this short, absolutely non-technical definition.
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
Biggest advantage:
-you don't have to care about anything. Just pay and use
...and disadvantage:
-you depend on the work of others. If something will be wrong or wouldn't be available you can't do anything on your own
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I think that yes. Everything looks like that will happen in the nearest future. Computing centres have cheaper electricity and sell the same solution for many end user at once so last version of products are cheaper. Moreover end user which using cloud computing can do it using whatever devices which he have. That is really important when user don't have good equipment. That could be poor laptop, but using cloud computing user can use on this computer many graphical cards or other requiring computing.
I'm only worried about privacy of all this solutions. In every cloud system have to been root which have to had access to all devices/using systems.
Hi, thank you for your comments, and specially for an easy way cloud computing definition.
DeleteDo you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteNoI do not work in a cloud. Yes I use it for personal purposes. Usually I store files in a cloud that I 3wwant to have qucik access from anyplace.
Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Cloud computing os doing computer job outside of the machine. Computer send an information what has to be done and on what data to other machines, usually stronger than the first machine and after a while it gets the answer.
What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
Main advantage is easy access to great hhardware with enormous computational power. The main disadvantege is security. In case of cloud computing you have to share your data with other machines which is never secure enough.
Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
Yes I think they are the future if computing at least for the next few years. However I hope that some day things change and we willl be able to buy super computers for affordable price for local computing as it is more secure.
Hi Katarzyna, thank you for comment.
DeleteI see that you are concerns about cloud security and you identify it like a road block for cloud computing development. I think that security problems can be overcome. While the cloud computing will
start reducing hardware waste and will be much better for our environment
1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteNowaydays, it's not possible to live without using cloud. I use it both in business and for personal purposes.
2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
Let's see... As per Internet defitinitions for "dummies" or rather inexperienced persons, the cloud is "a mysterious force of the internet that lets you back up files, share photos, and access countless apps from your smartphone"…
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
Everything that is put on the Internet, stays there. We have no certainty, whatsover, what's really going on with our data and who really has access to it.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I guess so.
Hi thank you for sharing, your definition of cloud computing might be actually really useful for some of internet users.
DeleteDo you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDeleteI am using cloud computing on daily basis in my work. For different projects and cutomers I am doing projects In MS Azure, Amazon AWS or google cloud platform. FOr personal purpose I am also using cloud to set up an environment if I need to do some computation for PhD or another purposes.
Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
It isa situation when you are buing computation power or storage not as a phisical computer or disk, but as a service provided by network connection.
What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
It is usually cheaper (you are paying for computation time only or storage used) and you have almost infinit possibility to upscale it as you need. Only dowsides for my are adiction to you network connection and problems with complainace with law about data ownership.
Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
I'm sure about it and it can be easly observe by looking into Microsoft revenue from different segments in past 5 year.
Hi Tomasz, Thank you for comment. I see that you are working mostly in a cloud,Can I ask what's your favorite cloud provider?
Delete1. Do you work in a cloud, or maybe you use it for personal purpose?
ReplyDelete2. Please explain what is a cloud computing in terms that a non-technical person can understand?
3. What’s the main advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing.
4. Do you think that internet cloud services are the future of computing?
1. Yes, I am using in my work place some outside solutions like Azure, Dropbox and AWS. In our job we have also our own cloud.
2.Writing it really simple cloud computing is using very large outside computer’s stock in order to gather and proccess data despite of our own devices and software.
3. Advatages are obviously resources, which we can use, often very simple instalation and configuration, ready to go after just a few clicks ;) In my opinion main disadvantage is the price of the stocks – for example currently proccessors for desktop computers and mother boards handle 128 GB RAM, and the cost of such computer is similar to the 3-month payment for the virtual machine with similar parametres in Azure’s cloud.
4. I think that Internet cloud services may really be the future of computing. Even playing computer games will be available in the cloud. Nvidia is working on its solution FeForce One, which will make it possible to use the cloud to play the latest games on our own „old device”.
Hello Łukasz,
DeleteThank you for interesting comment, I came across interesting article about cloud gaming, maybe you found it interesting too: https://www.pcgamer.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-current-state-of-cloud-gaming/
I use Google Cloud solutions at work. The cloud computing is just a fancy name for remote machine (actual, dedicated machine or virtual "space") that you can access, well, remotely.
ReplyDeleteThe huge advantage is scalability and flexibility. If I need I can "rent" massive resources to do the job and not be charged after the job is done. If I had to buy actual hardware to do the same it could be not feasible, especially if I needed it only for a small period. At the same time it may be a disadvantage. If I had to do the same job requiring massive resources over and over again, it could be cheaper to buy the hardware and just pay for the electricity.
Cloud services are indeed quite popular and for many businesses they may be a future. There are even some projects focusing on moving games to the cloud where all the heavy lifting would be done so users can play them on any device considering they have fast enough internet connection. For use cases when you have to extensively use computation power at scale and for long periods custom solutions and own hardware seems an inevitable option for a foreseeable future.
Hi Adam, Thanks for comment. I think that comparing cloud computing to virtual machine is a understatements taking into account the variety of cloud services solutions
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