Week 7- Clear: Cloud Computing

Welcome to Week 7!

Cloud Computing is everywhere these days. Most have no idea they use it though. The best example of a very common cloud computing system is GMail. Before I reviewed this weeks lectures, I truthfully did not know that I used cloud computing daily either. The advent of cloud computing has really changed how the internet works, and how easy it is to access information. When you are on the run and need to get that very important email, would you be able to do it without cloud computing?

Another very important security system of cloud computing is the login system. For GMail you get to choose your personal information such as username and password, which is yours to keep forever. This makes it much easier to remember your credentials, and have a secured system. The one problem with this feature is that people do not try hard enough to make a hidden password. There are man common passwords, such as "password", that people use. One way to avoid this problem is by putting different numbers, or signs in your password to keep it authentic to yourself.

This photo from Innovationsimple.com is a good cartoon that is very accurate to how some perceive cloud computing. Although these types of people have never used a computer in their life, they can still imagine the advancements that we have achieved.

Another great example of cloud computing is iCloud from Apple. With this system, you can update your pictures, music, etc. from your phone to your computer on the go. It is hard to believe that you can be thousands of miles away, and still have a back-up for a picture you just took right on your home computer.

Here is a video from apple that explains how iCloud works.

Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoyed!

Austin