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  Let’s talk about IoT devices! This is more of a reflection of sorts, and what I consider the relationship of IoT and Cloud computing. I would describe IoT as a device that collects the data and the cloud is what processes/analyzes it. Interestingly, I briefly read an article from Network World ( https://www.networkworld.com/article/964415/how-will-the-cloud-be-able-to-handle-the-emergence-of-iot.html ). Now, I vaguely remember earlier in my college journey hearing about fog computing. I use the word ‘vaguely’ primarily because college students ingest a LOT of information. Or is it ‘you learn a little about a lot’ a more accurate representation? Anyway, that aside, the concept of IoT and the cloud stays the same. However, what   intrigued me was that fog computing is what sits between the two, and it processes an IoTs raw data in real time. Naturally, I questioned: does that mean IoT would longer need cloud computing? On the contrary, it’s still needed. The cloud still ...

 Over the last couple of years, I have learned numerous things regarding networking, computers, security threats, the list goes on. That aside, I thought I understood most of what this entails. One thing I distantly remember learning was the OSI and TCP/IP model. Which essentially correlates to one being a teaching model, and the other being practical. In short it represents/shows how data travels through a network The one thing that caught my attention this week, the Cloud Stack model! From my understanding it represents a similar function when it comes to how data and services travel through/between the cloud and the user’s computer. But on top of that it kind of sets boundaries on ownership. With the cloud being a virtual network and you are using someone else’s resources, it’s only natural that some of the responsibilities and fixes can fall onto either party…. Depending on what the issue may be. We know that there is a logical flow of data, it’s represented in the OSI mode...

  The cloud is an interesting topic. It’s more than just a user uploading pictures, documents, extra device storage etc.. Cloud computing has changed the game for not only businesses but users’/consumers. While businesses utilize it to increase flexibility, shifting from physical infrastructure to virtual infrastructure, saving on costs and much more, consumers benefit/interact with it more than we realize. For instance, email, social media, and streaming services all utilize cloud computing, and most users don’t even realize that these things wouldn’t be made possible without it. While the cloud provides many benefits to both the companies and consumers, what you don’t hear people talk about much is the effort it takes to shift from a legacy infrastructure to the cloud. Cloud migration doesn’t happen overnight, and to help the process, it ideally should be done in phases: Assess, Plan, Migrate, Validate, and Manage. Depending on the company it could take years to complete the sh...

  In theory, serverless computers is an interesting concept… that is until you find out that they are in fact NOT serverless. Which in hindsight makes sense, a computer kind of needs some type of server to be able to access resources over a network. It’s similar to how we use the cloud and ‘renting’ storage space, but instead, the consumer is ‘renting’ time used on someone else’s server. As an IT major, it had me thinking… security is a big topic when it comes to technology, and sometimes it’s easy to overlook that aspect. Are serverless computers secure?   Well, in this aspect the security falls on both sides, the consumer and the person or company you are ‘renting’ server time from. Interestingly, Advait Patel wrote an article about security risks related to this and noted that “Over 70% of companies still lack dedicated serverless security controls” (Patel, 2025). Statistics like this add a perspective the shared responsibility. If only one side is using best practices, i...

  Hello to all of the people that reside on this side of the void! For all intents and purposes, you can call me K, and I’m just your average college student that is working towards a bachelor’s degree in IT. In fact, this chapter is coming to an end soon and I will be graduating this fall. When it comes to computers and technology in general, I first developed an interest with it at the age of 5. When I used a computer for the first time. Way back before Google was invented, and when dial-up internet wouldn’t work when someone was on the phone. Anyone else remember "Ask Jeeves"? or just me 😅 Whether you’re here to stay for the duration or just occasionally viewing, this blog will focus on all the things that I learn throughout this term, and anything that piques my curiosity. Either way, I’m glad you’re here… even if it’s for a short time! -K