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Assignment Cloud storage - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Cloud storage refers
        to a virtual storage area that can span across many different physical storage devices.
        
        When you use cloud storage, some of your files may be on a physical server in New York while other files are on a physical server in California.
        
        Since most users do not know where their physical files are, using cloud storage can be thought of as a vague, untouchable thing – much like a cloud itself!
    - - For example, if you use an internet-based email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or Live, you can access your email anywhere you have an internet connection.
    - - The facilities that store the physical equipment used by the cloud are called data centers.
        
        Sometimes you may also hear the term server farm. Data centers can be anywhere in the world. They are generally in warehouses that have complex cooling systems to keep the computers from overheating
- - - - Syncing
        
        Many cloud storage services offer syncing services. When you set up the software on your local machine, it will create a special folder on your computer and any changes made to the files in that folder will be automatically synced to your cloud storage as long as your computer is connected to the internet.
        
        When you access your cloud storage from a different computer, you will see the same files that are in that folder on your personal computer.
        
        Also, any files you upload to your cloud storage from a different computer will be synced to that same cloud storage folder
      - Convenience/Anywhere
        
        One of the biggest benefits of using the cloud is that your data can be accessed from multiple devices.
        
        You can check your email, read your documents, view your online photos, or listen to your online music from any computer, tablet, or internet-enabled cell phone
        
        Cloud storage services can usually be accessed from any device with an internet connection.
      - Online Backups
        
        One advantage to using a cloud service is that it can serve as an online backup for important files in case your computer stops working.
        
        Some cloud storage services may prompt you to automatically add files to the synced folder as soon as you add them to your computer to serve as a backup
        
        If your computer crashes or you accidentally delete pictures from your hard drive, you can simply login to the cloud service and download your files again.
- - - - accessibility
      - technical difficulties
      - Disadvantages
        
        Internet Connection Required
        
        Bandwidth Costs
        
        Privacy
- - - - The topic that I will cover is about cloud storage.
        
        First I will generally discuss about what is cloud storage, and talk about how cloud storage works
        
        then I will discuss about the positive impart of using cloud storage in learning process,
        
        then we will discuss about application of cloud storage in learning process
        
        Finally I will discuss about the challenge and limitation of cloud storage.
  - - - a storage
        setup
        gui
        account system
        buy storage
      - Cloud storage works by storing data on remote servers accessed via the internet instead of storing it locally on a physical device like a hard drive or computer.
        Here's a simplified explanation with a graphical illustration:
        Uploading Data: When you upload data to a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, the data is broken down into smaller chunks and encrypted for security.
        Transferring Data: These encrypted chunks are then sent over the internet to remote servers owned and maintained by the cloud storage provider.
        Storing Data: The remote servers store the data securely in data centers, which are highly secure facilities with redundant power supplies, cooling systems, and backup generators to ensure constant availability.
        Accessing Data: When you need to access your data, you use an internet-connected device such as a computer or smartphone to connect to the cloud storage service. You authenticate yourself with your username and password.
        Downloading Data: Once authenticated, the cloud storage service retrieves the encrypted data chunks from the remote servers, decrypts them, and sends them back to your device.
        Data Integrity and Redundancy: Cloud storage providers often use techniques like data replication and redundancy to ensure data integrity and availability. This means that even if one server fails, your data is still accessible from another server.
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        In the illustration:The user uploads data (represented by the cloud icon) to the cloud storage service via the internet.
        The data is transmitted securely to the remote servers located in data centers.
        The data is stored securely on these servers.
        When the user needs to access the data, it is retrieved from the servers and sent back to the user's device.
        Overall, cloud storage provides a convenient and scalable way to store, access, and manage data, without the limitations of local storage devices.
    - - cloud storage is a type of secondary storage like a hard disk for a computer. While a hard disk is local to a computer cloud storage in located on the internet. It can be said it is other people hard disk on the internet. The network hard disk is prepared on a scale, that can cover a lot of people with a big size. This hard disk is on a server that was prepared by big company such as google, microsoft or apple. Each of these big companies have created a product surrounding cloud storage such as GoogleDrive, Apple Cloud, and Microsoft Onedrive.
        
        Cloud storage providers offer online access to hardware for storing files, and web and mobile apps to access, back up, and manage files. Cloud storage is an example of laaS (infrastructure as a service), a service of cloud computing that allows individuals and businesses to use a vendor's hardware to manage their computing needs.
        
        Cloud storage providers offer both free and paid service plans based on the amount of free storage, and some allow users to earn additional storage by recommending friends to use their services or by par- ticipating in promotional campaigns. Many cloud stor- age providers enable users to synchronize files across multiple devices, access files via mobile or web apps, share files with team members, and maintain previous versions of files. Some provide built-in access to web- based productivity software or integrate with third- party web and mobile apps.
        
        Research This: (1) Use a search engine to find three popular cloud storage providers. Create accounts and try each for a period specified by your instructor. In a table, summarize their features, including amount of free storage available (offered or earned), restrictions on file sizes you can upload, ease of use of web and mobile apps, operating systems or devices supported, cost of paid plans, and additional services provided for a fee. (2) Many cloud storage providers offer several gigabytes of free storage to their users. What is the largest amount of free storage you can find? Who is the provider? Can you identify any drawbacks to using this service?
    - - cloud is a just network of a computer on the internet, as we do not know where that computer is it is physically located and we cannot touch the the computer, we can say that it is vague and ethereal like a cloud in the sky, thus we can called it a cloud.
  - - - Support with appropriate examples.
  - - - • By using your own application screenshots explain how you use the cloud storage application to:
        
        i) Upload and download documents (files, images, video etc)
        
        ii) Share documents with your tutor or colleagues
        
        iii) Perform document editing using collaborative tools
  - - - • Explain how you addressed the challenges or how the cloud storage applications could be improved.