Pilvekeskkondi

Pilvekeskkondi, often translated as cloud environments, refers to a computing model where resources such as servers, storage, and applications are accessed over the internet. Instead of owning and managing physical hardware, users rent these services from a cloud provider. This model offers flexibility, scalability, and often cost efficiencies.

There are generally three main types of cloud environments: public, private, and hybrid. Public clouds are owned and operated by third-party providers, offering resources to multiple customers over the internet. Private clouds are dedicated to a single organization, either hosted on-premises or by a third party. Hybrid clouds combine elements of both public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.

The benefits of using pilvekeskkondi include reduced upfront capital expenditure, the ability to scale resources up or down as needed, and access to services from anywhere with an internet connection. This allows businesses to focus on their core operations rather than IT infrastructure management. Common examples of cloud services include email, file storage, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. The underlying infrastructure is managed by the cloud provider, who is responsible for maintenance, security, and updates. This shift from on-premises IT to cloud-based services has become a dominant trend in modern computing.