Cloud Storage
Jacob James
20161060, BSc.4
Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
School of Natural and Physical Science
University of Papua New Guinea
Overview
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Definition
Brief history
How it works
Service Providers/Vendors
Examples
Benefits
Risks
Conclusion
References
Questions
What is Cloud Storage?
Cloud Storage is an online file storage system that allows
individual or corporate bodies to store, share and access data
remotely using any device at anytime and anywhere.
Brief history of Cloud Storage
1963: US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
developed project MAC.
1969: American psychologist and computer scientist,
Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider helped USDARPA to connect
people and data anywhere at anytime.
1983: CompuServe offered its users small amount of disk
space to store data
1990s: AT&T launched the first Web-based storage system
https://internethalloffame.org/inductees/jcr-licklide/
Late 2000: Cloud storage vendors provide services for commercial and personal uses.
How does it work?
Data sent through client computers/smart phones/tablets, etc.
Backup
Third-party app
Sync automatically
Master Control Data Server
Directs and controls
File duplication
Database
Cloud
Files in multiple servers
Retrieving
Via the internet(web-based interface)
https://computer.hoestuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloud-storage.htm
Server Farms
Operated by a Webbased Cloud Storage
Service
Internet
Connection
Your Computer, Tablet, or Cell Phone
Web Browser
Web Browser
Add-on
Provided by
Cloud Storage
Service or HTML
Download and
Upload
Optional
Operating
System-Specific
App Provided by
the Cloud Storage
Service
Ethernet or
WiFi Adapter
or Wireless
Cellular
Transceiver
Google Data Farm, USA
https://www.bta.com/blog/it-expert-data-farms/
Facebook new data farm under construction,
USA
Service Providers/Vendors
Google
Microsoft Corporations
Amazon Servers
Apple
A2 hosting
Site Ground
In Motion
Dream Host
Examples (Common Ones)
Google Drive
OneDrive
DropBox
pCloud
iCloud
Amazon Drive
MediaFire
Box
https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/best-free-cloud-storage/
Benefits
Accessibility
Security
Redundancy
Cost effective
Risks
Accessibility
Security
Connectivity
Catastrophe
Conclusion
Web-based interface (internet) is the key enabler for uploading
and retrieving files in cloud storage systems
Cloud storage comes with both good and bad effects
To be on safe side when going for cloud storage:
Security measures
Subscription fee
Storage capacity
Policies
References
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https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cloud-storage.asp
https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/best-free-cloud-storage/
https://www.dataversity.net/brief-history-cloud-computing/
https://bigdata-madesimple.com/five-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-cloudstorage/
https://computer.hoestuffworks.com/cloud-computing/cloud-storage.htm
https://www.bta.com/blog/it-expert-where-is-cloud-data-actually-stored
https://www.channelfutures.com/from-the-industry/5-benefits-and-3drawbacks-of-using-cloud-storage-for-your-baas-offering
https://www.wikipedia.org/cloud-storage/
https://www.websitebuilderexpert.com/web-hosting-services/best/cloud-hosts/
Questions