Cloud computing – Cloud computing DOs and DON’Ts

All of us use the cloud computing framework in some way or the other. While most of our day-to-day computing needs are fulfilled by the means of the cloud, there are a number of things that help you make the most out of it, and keep you safe.

What Cloud Computing Means?

Cloud computing means large storage, superior performance and solutions that are always online. Cloud computing are convenient because a user can access their documents from anywhere – home, office or while on the go. Your data is safe as it is protected by multiple security layers and monitored by a team of professionals that is dedicated to protecting data from different types of attacks. Plus, cloud service providers make multiple copies of your data, so that the data is present somewhere in case a whole data center goes down. While most of the cloud service providers have a great deal of protection built around the cloud framework, there are still a number of things you must be careful about.

How to use cloud computing services?

 To start with, never use a third party tool to upload data to the cloud storage. Being a developer I can conclude that a cloud service is just another web service that can be consumed by a web page or a desktop client. A client (usually a software application) may claim to con


 Look for a cloud certificate and not for cloud reviews. This is the most common mistake by people. Cloud may be a pretty standard framework, but it has been presented to you in an abstract form. There are many private companies which lease space, processing time and bandwidth on one of the standard pool of clouds, but they themselves are responsible for the service they provide. You can’t hold the cloud hosting company responsible for any misdemeanor committed by one of the services it hosts. Confused? Let me explain. Suppose you come across a website that offers you its web space for free to store your photographs up to 5 GB. You may grow skeptical over the fact whether your photographs are safe with this website. So you read more and find that some technical blog has written a review for this website, so you just create an account and upload your large collection of private photos. Now the developer, who created this service, may use your photos without consent, which is a pretty straightforward breach of privacy. In short, you need someone accountable for everything.nect you to the storage of your preference, but it may actually cache your login credentials and may misuse them. Prefer to use a browser (a standard one) to access your files and mail. If at all you use a client, be sure of its publisher (check certificates etc.).

what is Cloud computing video?

So, my advice, always try to follow the straight path while publishing your data online. Always go for a service which is trustworthy and has a valid digital certificate. Try to avoid desktop clients/smartphone apps developed by third party because they may use your login credentials and your information and vanish like smoke.

 In a nutshell, be skeptical while dealing with your personal data. Have a happy and safe browsing. Come up with your comments what you want to say about Cloud computing and Cloud computing DOs and Don’ts. Come up with your comment. 


This post is written by Shashank Ashtikar.The author is a Microsoft Student Partner and owner of a technical blog.