Cloud Service Models
What is an example of an IaaS provider?
AWS EC2, Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines
What is a hybrid cloud?
A combination of private and public cloud environments
What does scalability mean in cloud computing?
The ability to increase or decrease resources based on demand
What is encryption used for?
To protect data by converting it into a coded format that requires a key to decrypt
What is the primary purpose of PaaS?
To provide a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy applications
How does multi-cloud differ from hybrid cloud?
Multi-cloud uses multiple cloud providers, while hybrid cloud integrates private and public clouds
What is elasticity in cloud computing?
The ability to automatically scale resources up or down based on real-time needs
Explain the Shared Responsibility Model in cloud security.
It defines security responsibilities between the cloud provider and the customer
How does IaaS differ from SaaS?
IaaS provides virtualized computing resources, while SaaS delivers software applications over the internet
What are the benefits of a private cloud?
More security, better control, and compliance advantages
What does the term “latency” mean?
The time delay between a request and a response in a network
Why is compliance important in cloud computing?
To ensure that cloud services meet industry standards and regulations
Name two popular SaaS applications.
Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, Dropbox, Zoom
Give an example of a public cloud provider.
AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
How does edge computing help with latency?
By processing data closer to the source, reducing the need to send data to centralized cloud servers
Give an example of a cloud security risk.
Data breaches, insider threats, misconfigured access controls, DDoS attacks
What does SaaS stand for?
Software as a Service
Name one type of cloud deployment model.
Public, Private, Hybrid, or Multi-cloud
What is virtualization?
The process of creating a virtual version of a resource, such as a server or storage device
What does IAM stand for?
Identity and Access Management