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Define and describe cloud-based collaboration.
Google Docs is a cloud-based tool used for document sharing.
Discuss pros and cons of using Google Docs for business-based documents.
Compare and contrast the use of Google Docs with Microsoft 365 Word Docs for business-based documents.
Cloud computing is an option for hardware or software and complete information technology (IT) infrastructure
solutions. Conduct ample research on the topic of cloud computing, and discuss the following:
What are the different types of cloud services?
What are the benefits and drawbacks of opting for a cloud service solution over an in-house IT solution?
Why is there apprehension among IT professionals about cloud services?
What do you consider to be the greatest risk in opting for a cloud-based solution?
Discuss how using VirtualBox and the Linux LAMP server represents cloud computing. And, discuss what a cloud consumer needs to know about how virtualization and cloud computing creates value for a business. In addition, for the second part of the discussion, make sure you mention virtualization security.