This presentation is licensed under a Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution United States license. For more information, visit http://www.creativecommons.org Cloud computing An introduction Matthew “Buzzy” Nielsen Assistant Director, North Bend Public Library 10/01/2010
This presentation gives a basic overview of cloud computing for the general computer user. It details some of the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud-based services to manage and backup data. In doing so, the presentation includes examples of syncing calendars across devices, backing up data to the Web, and using online office applications.
This presentation was last given at the Bay Area Seniors Computer Club in October 2010.
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Cloud computingAn introduction
Matthew “Buzzy” NielsenAssistant Director, North Bend Public Library
10/01/2010
You've got a computer
And you can do stuff on them
Edit photos
Write documents
Manage your calendar
And normally that stuffis stored on your computer
But what if you want to accessthat info on a different computer?
Or a completely different device?
Mobile phone
Photo source: "computer updating" by Per Ola Wiberg on Flickr
Or have some friendshelp you with them?
Enter Cloud Computing
Cloud computing:Accessing computer services, files, or information via the Internet or a network rather than your individual computer.
The Internet is a network of computers talking to each other
Image source: Sam Johnson, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cloud_computing.svg
By relying on “The Cloud,” youare relying on that network
Example of Cloud Computing:Web-based office programs
Typing a letter, on your computer
Or on the Internet
You can edit documents similar to using a word
processor on your computer.
http://docs.google.com
Your friends can also help out
Create spreadsheets and presentations, too!
There's even some surprising functionality, like separate worksheets
You can even edit photos!http://picnik.com
Demonstration:Editing a photo on picnik.com
Cloud Computing, pros & cons
Advantage #1:Available from any computer with Web access
Disadvantage #1:Dependent on internet access (usually)