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Introduction to Cloud Computing

Afzal Badshah, PhD
5 min readFeb 3, 2025

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Cloud computing is a technology paradigm that enables users to access computing resources — such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more, over the internet instead of maintaining physical hardware. These resources are on-demand, scalable, and cost-effective, making cloud computing a vital component of modern IT infrastructure.

Key Characteristics of Cloud Computing

On-Demand Self-Service Cloud computing allows users to provision computing resources automatically without requiring human intervention. This feature enables users to scale resources up or down as needed, ensuring flexibility and efficiency.

Broad Network Access Cloud services are accessible over the internet from various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures that users can work from anywhere, as long as they have an internet connection.

Resource Pooling Cloud providers use a multi-tenant model where computing resources are dynamically…

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Afzal Badshah, PhD
Afzal Badshah, PhD

Written by Afzal Badshah, PhD

Dr Afzal Badshah focuses on academic skills, pedagogy (teaching skills) and life skills.

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