Video explains cloud computing

Confused about what cloud computing is, or need an easy way to explain the new technology to a friend or coworker? The above video does a great job of introducing the topic without being too mundane.

Cloud computing is great for business because of its scalability. No matter how much or how little resources you use on a particular day, the cloud will scale to meet your needs and charge you accordingly.

Of course, this type of hosting solution isn’t necessarily right for everyone. Just like traditional hosts experience downtime, cloud providers have suffered major outages in the past, too. And if you know that your resource usage will stay constant, a dedicated server still might be a better value.