Cloud computing

Understanding Data Engineering

Hadrien Lacroix

Content Developer

Cloud computing for data processing

Servers on premises

• Bought
• Need space
• Electrical and maintenance cost
• Enough power for peak moments
• Processing power unused at quieter times

Servers on the cloud

• Rented
• Don't need space
• Use just the resources we need
• When we need them
• The closer to the user the better

Cloud computing for data storage

• Database reliability: data replication
• Risk with sensitive data

Multicloud

Pros

• Reducing reliance on a single vendor
• Cost-efficiencies
• Local laws requiring certain data to be physically present within the country
• Mitigating against disasters

Cons

• Cloud providers try to lock in consumers
• Incompatibility
• Security and governance

Summary

• Benefits and risks of cloud computing
• How it is implemented at Spotflix
• Can cite the main cloud providers and their services

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Understanding Data Engineering