The document provides an overview of cloud computing, defining it as a model for enabling on-demand access to a shared pool of computing resources. It covers various cloud service models (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), deployment models (private, public, hybrid, community), and characteristics such as scalability and resource pooling. Additionally, it discusses the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing, emphasizing its potential to reduce costs and improve collaboration while highlighting risks like data security and dependency on internet connectivity.
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