Cloud Computing Platform Tutorials & Guides

Cloud Computing Disaster Recovery: Definition, Plan, Methods and Benefits

Cloud computing disaster recovery (DR) refers to policies, tools and procedures that enable the backup and restoration of data, applications and services in the event of a disaster impacting cloud infrastructure. A cloud computing disaster is any event that compromises cloud-based systems, like hardware failure, software bugs, power outages, cyberattacks or natural disasters. A cloud...

By Mercy Wawira — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25

What Is AWS Elastic Beanstalk: Features, How It Works, Use Cases & Pricing

AWS Elastic Beanstalk removes the hassle of provisioning infrastructure before deploying an application. It takes care of provisioning and configuring the infrastructure resources, letting developers focus mainly on app deployment and management. Elastic Beanstalk supports applications written in various languages and frameworks. It also features auto-scaling, monitoring, multiple deployment options and some degree of infrastructure...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 08 Apr'25

17 AWS Security Tools, Software and Services for Cloud Security, Identity and Compliance

AWS Security is a combination of practices and tools that ensure security of the cloud and in the cloud. AWS handles the physical security of the infrastructure as well as compute, networking, storage and database security. The customer, on the other hand, handles the security of their operations and workloads. This is where AWS security...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25

Cloud Computing Architecture: Definition, Components, How It Works and Its Benefits

Cloud computing architecture is the collective term for all the components used in cloud computing. It’s usually divided into three main components — namely, a front end for the user to interact with, a back end to store data and perform computations, and a network that connects them. A cloud-based delivery model allows the end...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25

Understanding the 6 Principles of Cloud Computing

If you’re looking to learn more about cloud computing, the core principles of cloud computing form an important foundation, no matter which cloud architecture you work with. The principles of cloud computing are federation, isolation, freedom, elasticity, customization and trust.  As defined by the 2011 publication ‘Cloud Computing: Principles and Paradigms’, these principles are fundamental...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'25

Top Cloud Computing Examples Based on Service Types and Models in 2025

In the most basic sense, cloud computing refers to any resource, application or software component delivered to a client via the cloud. However, there are many different types of cloud services that vary wildly in their functionality and purpose. If you’re just starting to learn the ins and outs of cloud computing, then looking at...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 25 Apr'25

What Is Cloud Migration: Definition, Types, Strategies, Process, and Benefits

Cloud migration is the process of moving data or workflows to the cloud or between different cloud solutions. Cloud migration takes place in five stages: prepare, plan, migrate, operate and optimize. By completing these stages, cloud computing clients can enjoy benefits like increased scalability and reduced costs, without the potential disaster of a poorly planned...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25

13 Key Benefits of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing refers to any and all computer resources that are delivered on-demand over a network, usually the Internet. Over the past two decades, cloud computing has grown from its infancy into a core component of basically every large business and industry. Moving data and workflows to the cloud has obvious advantages over traditional on-premises...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25

Cloud Deployment Models: Definition & Types

All cloud computing solutions can be classified based on what deployment model they use. A deployment model refers to how the cloud solution is delivered to and accessed by the end user. In an effort to standardize terminology in the cloud computing market, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a landmark paper...

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jul'24 Last Updated: 12 Apr'25

What Is Windows 365 Cloud PC? Microsoft’s Cloud Computing Platform in 2025

Microsoft is planning a revolution in remote work with its new Windows 365 cloud service, but what exactly is Windows 365 Cloud PC? Keep reading to find out how the new Microsoft cloud computing platform can benefit your business.

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 22 Jul'21 Last Updated: 03 Mar'25