Cloud Providers
Azure, AWS, and GCP all offer scalable computing, storage, and application hosting.
Azure: VMs, analytics, AI, DevOps tools
AWS: Global infrastructure, secure storage, AI/ML, serverless
GCP: App hosting, scalable storage, big‑data tools
Cloud Service Models
IaaS: Rent virtual machines and storage (e.g., Netflix).
PaaS: Build and deploy apps without managing servers (e.g., Google’s platforms).
SaaS: Access software via the internet (e.g., Microsoft 365).
What Cloud Computing Does
Powers everyday services like Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube by storing and delivering content globally.
Business Benefits
Scalable resources, reduced hardware costs, flexibility for growth, seasonal demand, remote teams, and data‑heavy workloads.
Alternative: On‑Premise Computing
Businesses host their own servers, manage updates, handle security, and face higher upfront costs.
Cloud vs On‑Premise
Cloud: Scalable, lower cost, provider‑managed, accessible anywhere.
On‑Premise: High cost, limited scalability, company‑managed, requires physical maintenance.
Github Link: OwenMasterson/Azure-Cloud-Computing-Fundamentals