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Cloud computing
What the cloud is and how it works: service models, virtual machines, containers and serverless.
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- How cloud computing works What sits behind a cloud service: data centres and regions, virtualisation, a meter on what you use, and security duties shared with the provider. Intermediate 3 min read
- Public cloud vs private cloud vs hybrid cloud Public, private and hybrid describe who a cloud is built for. What each one means, how they really differ, and how a small business can choose. Intermediate 3 min read
- What is a container? A container packages one application with the files it needs. How it differs from a virtual machine, why developers use containers, and what to ask about yours. Intermediate 3 min read
- What is serverless computing? Serverless means the cloud provider runs the servers and you pay only when your code runs. How it works, where it fits, and what to ask a developer. Intermediate 3 min read
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