What is the primary definition of cloud computing?

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A physical data center located on your company's premises.

The delivery of computing services over the internet.

A specific type of software used to manage virtual machines.

A dedicated private network connection between two offices.

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Recall the fundamental definition of cloud computing from Microsoft Learn.

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B.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, enabling faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.

Common mistakes

Confusing cloud computing with virtualization. Virtualization is a technology that enables cloud computing, but cloud computing is the delivery model.

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