What is the best definition of cloud computing?

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The delivery of computing services over the internet.

A physical datacenter located in your company's headquarters.

A dedicated private network connection between two offices.

The process of virtualizing local desktop computers.

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Recall the fundamental definition of cloud computing from Microsoft Learn.

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A.The delivery of computing services over the internet.✓ Correct

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet. This allows for faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. You typically pay only for cloud services you use.

Common mistakes

Confusing cloud computing with specific technologies like virtualization or networking.

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