From the course: 5G and Cloud Computing: Telco Cloud Fundamentals
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Key characteristics of cloud computing
From the course: 5G and Cloud Computing: Telco Cloud Fundamentals
Key characteristics of cloud computing
What if you could turn your machines or computers power up or down like a volume knob? Getting exactly what you need the moment you need it. This is the reality of cloud computing. Let's understand the five key characteristics that make cloud computing so powerful and different from traditional IT. The first characteristics is the on-demand self-service. This means you can get computing resources instantly. Think of it like a vending machine. When you're thirsty, you woke up, make a selection and get a drink immediately. In the same way, a developer can log in into the cloud portal and instantly spin up a new server with just a few clicks. The second characteristics is a broad network access. This means you can access cloud services from anywhere using any device as long as you have an internet connection. So cloud capabilities are available or the network and accessed through different standard mechanisms. Whether you're on your laptop, on tablet or smartphone, you can reach your…
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