Files stored online can be accessed by using any Internet connected device such as:
Desktop PC / laptop
Tablet
Smartphone
Cloud storage allows:
Saving of files and folders
Sharing with other users
Synchronisation of files
Data centres are large warehouses that store a large number of servers to store and process data
They will have:
Multiple fibre optic Internet connections
Multiple electricity supplies and backup generators
High levels of security
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Case study: iCloud
iCloud allows your inbox, calendar,
contacts, files, and photos to be:
accessible from anywhere
accessible from any device
Files are synchronised
across devices
If a device is lost, the information
will be recoverable from the cloud
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Internet of things (IoT)
The Internet of Things is the term used for embedded everyday objects which can access
the Internet such as:
Home automation
Home appliances such as fridges
Home lighting
Smart meters
Security devices such as CCTV
Wearable technology
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Case study: IP security cameras An IP security camera makes use of the
Internet Protocol to access the Internet
It seamlessly connects to the
Internet using a Wi-Fi or
mobile broadband connection
Encrypted recordings are
saved to cloud storage
They are transferred using HTTPS
They can be played back from
any Internet connected device
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Software as a service (SaaS)
Traditional software is purchased and installed on a
device or machine
With Software as a Service, the software is
available as a service
The service is usually accessed via
a monthly or yearly subscription
Some examples of SaaS are:
Online word processors
Customer relationship management (CRM)
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Case study: AWS (Amazon web services)
Amazon Web Services is a cloud computing platform
Companies can purchase the following as an Internet service:
Virtual computers (emulations of CPUs, RAM and storage)
A choice of operating systems
Application software
such as web servers
and databases
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Front
Files are synchronised
across devices
If a device is lost, the information
will be recoverable from the cloud
Back
Case study: iCloud
iCloud allows your inbox, calendar,
contacts, files, and photos to be:
accessible from anywhere
accessible from any device
Card 3
Front
Home automation
Home appliances such as fridges
Home lighting
Smart meters
Security devices such as CCTV
Wearable technology
Back
Card 4
Front
Encrypted recordings are
saved to cloud storage
They are transferred using HTTPS
They can be played back from
any Internet connected device
Back
Card 5
Front
The service is usually accessed via
a monthly or yearly subscription
Some examples of SaaS are:
Online word processors
Customer relationship management (CRM)
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