A collection of things is perhaps called a "Cloud". There is no proper definition of Cloud Computing as such since the definition, scope and content of cloud is still changing everyday and getting redefined.
In simple words, it can also be defined as any information or service available remotely over the Internet, including Data, Images, Files, Hardware, Applications, Utilities, Tools, Server, CPU, Storage, Printer, Scanner, Devices and Services like things.

Cloud Advantage

People around the world are liking Cloud computing very much as it makes things available easily and accessible from anywhere. Usually the term Cloud Services or Cloud Computing is used for open for all and known as Public Cloud where as in some cases it can also be restricted for certain limited set of users, such as a Corporate, Government Department, University and such closed group where they deploy and host services for their own use.
Some of the very well known services popularly people use in current times and may or may not be aware that these are Cloud Services

• Email services - gmail, yahoomail, hotmail
• Storage Services - Google Drive, OneDrive, DigiLocker
• Video Streaming - YouTube, Vimeo, SproutVideo
• Online Gaming - NVIDIA GeForceNow, PlayStation Now
• Banking Services - Core Banking, Net Banking, Wallets
• Online Education - Online learning, Online Tests, Online Exams

Type of Cloud Services

Cloud setup can be broadly classified in these 3 major type of cloud services:
1. SaaS - Software-As-A-Service
2. IaaS - Infrastructure-As-A-Service
2. PaaS - Platform-As-A-Service


Popular Cloud Service Providers