This document provides an overview of cloud computing. It defines cloud computing as accessing computing resources from an online cloud rather than a local device. The document outlines various cloud computing service models including software as a service, platform as a service, and infrastructure as a service. It also discusses the characteristics, economics, types, advantages, and disadvantages of cloud computing. The key benefits are lower costs, faster deployment of resources, and increased reliability through scalability and updates from the cloud.
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