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By MohamedPublished 3 years ago 3 min read

"Getting Started with Cloud Computing: A Beginner's Guide"

Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular technology for businesses and individuals alike. It allows you to access and store data and applications over the internet, rather than on local servers or personal computers. But for those who are new to the world of cloud computing, it can be overwhelming. In this beginner's guide, we will explore the basics of cloud computing and how to get started.

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is a way to store, manage, and process data and applications over the internet. This allows you to access your information from anywhere, on any device, without having to worry about the storage capacity or processing power of your local device. Instead, the data and applications are stored on remote servers, and you access them through the internet.

Types of Cloud Computing

There are three main types of cloud computing: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

IaaS provides the infrastructure for cloud computing, including servers, storage, and networking. This is often used by businesses to host their own applications and data.

PaaS provides a platform for building, deploying, and managing applications. This is often used by developers to create and deploy applications quickly and easily.

SaaS provides software applications over the internet. This is often used by individuals and businesses to access software applications, such as email, project management tools, and customer relationship management systems.

Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cost-effective: Cloud computing can be more cost-effective than traditional computing, as you only pay for what you use and don't have to worry about the cost of hardware and maintenance.

Scalability: Cloud computing allows you to scale your computing resources up or down as needed, which is particularly useful for businesses with changing demands.

Accessibility: With cloud computing, you can access your data and applications from anywhere, on any device, as long as you have an internet connection.

Security: Cloud computing providers often have robust security systems in place to protect your data and applications.

Getting Started with Cloud Computing

Choose a cloud computing provider: There are many cloud computing providers to choose from, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Do your research and choose a provider that meets your needs and budget.

Create an account: Once you have chosen a provider, create an account and set up your cloud computing environment.

Start using cloud services: Begin using cloud services, such as storage, computing power, and applications. Most of the cloud services provides free tier services for a limited time also first time users will be given 100$ of free services usage for practicing.

(Important: When you use the cloud for first time, monitor the billing frequently and try to always use free tier services unless it is a production purpose.)

Monitor usage and performance: Regularly monitor your usage and performance to ensure you are getting the most out of your cloud computing environment.

Training and Practice: All the cloud service providers, providing online tutorials and certifications which can help learn and practice continuously on different cloud models and get the credit of associate and professional level identities.. Make of use of it and happy clouding...

Conclusion

Cloud computing is a powerful technology that can offer many benefits to businesses and individuals alike. Whether you are looking to store your data and applications, or to build and deploy applications, cloud computing can provide a flexible, scalable, and cost-effective solution. If you are new to cloud computing, we hope this beginner's guide has been helpful in getting you started on your journey.

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About the Creator

Mohamed

A technical professional, having wide spread experience from System design, development, Cloud and DevOps. A continuous learner and explorer and always like to share the knowledge across...

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