{"id":11689,"date":"2024-11-12T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iterates.be\/?p=11689"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:41:17","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-cloud-computing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iterates.be\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-cloud-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"A beginner's guide to cloud computing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the last few years, cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate and manage their IT resources. For novices, the concept can seem daunting. This guide aims to clarify cloud computing by explaining its basic concepts, its benefits and the different types of services available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is cloud computing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cloud computing refers to the provision of IT services via the Internet, such as storage, databases, networks and software. Microsoft Azure<\/a><\/strong> explains that this technology enables companies to access and manage their data remotely, avoiding the need for physical infrastructure on site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IBM<\/a><\/strong> adds that cloud computing allows businesses to benefit from high computing power without investing in major hardware, creating economies of scale and improving efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key features of cloud computing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cloud computing is defined by several key attributes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n