prompter: what is the cloud computing

assistant: Cloud computing is an operation running on a large computer server that operates remotely over the internet. It is an alternative to personal computing, which is computing on an individual device directly. The benefits of cloud computing typically include increased computing power, storage space, and speed, while the downsides typically include a regular fee rather than fixed upfront cost, the limitations of your internet connection such as latency, reliability, and speed, as well as not having direct access to, and ownership of, your computing device.

assistant: Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computing resources, such as storage and processing, without direct management by the user. More broadly, cloud computing offers computing resources over the internet, rather than on a local machine or network.  
Source: Wikipedia "Cloud computing", Oxford dictionary.

prompter: What are the best privacy-respecting services available? Emphasize free examples if possible.

assistant: Tresorit is a popular cloud backup service that offers zero-knowledge encryption, two-factor authentication, and cross-platform support. Sync.com is another secure cloud storage provider that offers zero-knowledge encryption even for its free users and is compliant with European and Canadian privacy laws. SpiderOak is a well-known secure cloud storage provider that has been around since 2007. NextCloud, Owncloud, and Seafile are also secure cloud storage providers that offer robust storage and end-to-end encryption.

assistant: 1. Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing service of Amazon.com, is the largest cloud service provider globally. Data flowing into AWS is automatically encrypted at the physical layer before it leaves our secured facilities. AWS also has a free tier for which new customers are automatically eligible for. You'll have access to free computing, storage and databases.
2. Microsoft Corporation’s Intelligent Cloud segment contains Azure, which is also secure. You can create a free account to access Azure services up to a limited period. You'll have access to free computing, storage and databases.
3. Google Cloud Platform (GCP), part of Alphabet Inc, providing enterprise-ready cloud services. It also has a free tier with a bunch of services such as computing, storage and databases up to a limited period.

To have more functionality on these services, you can choose their paid plans, but you can always start with the free plans.

assistant: Most companies that offer commercial cloud computing services value the privacy of their customers, and may even be under legal obligation to do so, depending on what kind of data is being processed. Also note that many consumer cloud computing services offer a free trial of some sort, but finding a completely free one is difficult. However, some services offer free use if you stay within certain limits.

assistant: Cloud computing is a model for delivering information technology services in which resources are retrieved from the internet through web-based tools and applications, rather than a direct connection to a server. In other words, it is a way of accessing and storing data and applications over the Internet, rather than on a computer's hard drive.

With cloud computing, users can access their data and applications from any device that has an Internet connection, without having to install software or manage infrastructure. This makes it possible for organizations to scale their computing resources up or down as needed, without having to invest in expensive hardware and maintenance. Additionally, cloud computing can also reduce costs, improve collaboration, and increase efficiency.

There are various types of cloud computing services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Major companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google offer cloud computing services to individuals and organizations.

prompter: Explain the most commonly used AWS services.

assistant: AWS offers over 200 fully featured services , but some of the most commonly used services are :

-Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2): A scalable computing capacity in the cloud.
-Simple Storage Service (S3): A storage service for object storage with high availability.
-Relational Database Service (RDS): A scalable relational database service.
-Lambda: A service that enables running code without provisioning servers.
-Identity and Access Management (IAM): A service that controls access to AWS resources.
-Elastic Block Store (EBS): A service that provides block-level storage volumes for use with EC2 instances.
-CloudFront: A content delivery network for distributing content to end-users.
-Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): A private, isolated section of the AWS cloud for use with other AWS resources.

assistant: AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a popular cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services for individuals and organizations to build and run applications in the cloud. Here are some of the most commonly used AWS services:

Amazon EC2: This is a virtual server that provides scalable compute capacity in the cloud. EC2 instances can be easily launched and configured, and can be used for a wide range of computing tasks.

Amazon S3: This is a highly scalable object storage service that enables users to store and retrieve data from anywhere on the web. It's commonly used for backup, archiving, and content delivery.

Amazon RDS: This is a managed relational database service that provides a highly scalable, highly available database engine. It's commonly used for applications that require a high level of availability and reliability.

Amazon VPC: This is a virtual private cloud that provides a secure and isolated environment for running resources in the cloud. It's commonly used for applications that require a high level of security.

Amazon Lambda: This is a serverless compute service that enables users to run code without having to manage servers. It's commonly used for event-driven applications and other use cases that require on-demand compute capacity.

Amazon Route 53: This is a highly available and scalable domain name system (DNS) service that routes user requests to infrastructure running in AWS.

These are just a few examples of the many AWS services that are available. The AWS platform offers a vast array of tools and services that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual users and organizations.

assistant: The most popular AWS service is Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2). It's a web service that provides resizable computing capacity in the cloud. It allows you to quickly provision virtual servers, also known as instances, on which you can run your applications. With EC2, you can scale your compute capacity up or down based on your needs, pay only for the capacity that you use, and benefit from AWS's secure and reliable infrastructure.