Cloud computing involves providing scalable computing resources and services to multiple external customers over the Internet. It allows users to access software, platforms, and infrastructure remotely through shared servers. There are three main types of cloud services: Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). Cloud computing offers advantages like reduced costs, universal access, automatic updates, and improved performance compared to traditional computing methods. However, it also poses disadvantages such as requiring a constant Internet connection and potential security and data loss issues.
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