Cloud Basics
In this chapter, we’ll go over some of the basics of cloud computing and get you prepared for a deeper discussion on workflow systems in Chapter 15.
Cloud computing has transformed the world of business, and bioinformatics in particular. Not too long ago, most compute servers were kept “on-prem,” or on-premises, meaning that physical hardware was kept at a business center or in a data center. Nowadays, most businesses are moving to virtual servers that are provided on demand, commonly known as “cloud computing.” The most widely used cloud providers include:
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
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Google Cloud Platform (GCP) |
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Microsoft Azure |
