This document provides an overview of cloud computing, including definitions, types, service models, benefits, and drawbacks. It defines cloud computing as accessing applications and data storage over the internet rather than locally. The main types of cloud deployment models are public, private, hybrid, and community clouds. The primary service models are Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Benefits include reduced costs, increased storage flexibility and mobility, while drawbacks include reliance on internet connectivity and potential security and data loss issues.
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