Definition of cloud computing Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of computer power, databases, storage, applications, and other services IT resources via the internet with pay-as-you-go pricing 2. Advantages of cloud computing.Might give a scenario - Cost Effective: eliminates the need to purchase and maintain expensive hardware, reducing upfront cost for businesses and individuals. Offers pay-as-you-go and free tiers - Highly Scalable: allows businesses to scale resources up or down based on demand, ensuring optimal performance without over-provisioning. Auto adjustments are useful for businesses - Highly Accessible: accessible from anywhere with an internet connection, making it easier for teams to collaborate across different locations and work remotely - Highly Available: Cloud providers typically offer high levels of uptime and data redundancy through geographically distributed data centers and redundant infrastructure, ensuring services remain available and data accessible from other locations - Highly Agile: all services are just a click away and allow a cloud-based database to deploy an instance instantly - Go Global in Minutes: Deploy applications and services globally with minimal effort. data centers in multiple geographic regions, allowing businesses to reach customers and users worldwide quickly ensuring low-latency access to resources for users across different regions