Cloud Computing

Some years ago when  I was working on one of the most important assignments of my University program I have had a big problem. After completing the task it was found out that my computer was at risk and suddenly I’ve lost all the information in it including the document of my assignment. This was really a tragedy for me and I remember this day as the worst day of my life. However after that day I’ve changed something in my life I’ve started to save all my important files in my e-mail’s “draft” folder.  This gave me opportunity to get my files from different devices and anywhere that I could get internet connection. At that time I thought that it would be great to have a website where I could upload everything, like “to have my computer online” with all the folders and programs. 

When I’ve first read about cloud computing it seemed that my thought came true. Today internet users have this opportunity to save their files in the “cloud” which is safe and accessible place from different devices and anywhere. Different companies suggest different services; you can upload your pictures, documents or music and sleep quietly without thinking about their safety because the company is responsible for them. Cloud computing also allows use some programs online, like converting formats, cutting music, editing pictures etc. In dictionaries cloud computing is defined as internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to allow sharing of data-processing tasks, centralized data storage, and online access to computer services or resources (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cloud+computing).

This description of cloud computing may seem too simplified; you can always find more complex and profound definitions on-line. However before you do that I would suggest you to watch this video about how younger users define what cloud computing is.