Cloud Server
Types of Cloud Server
Social Media Outlet
Types of Mobile Apps
Submitted by:
Francis D. Lacdao
DIT-S2A Batch 1
Ms. Arceli Jabal
Cloud server- a simple cloud server definition is cloud servers are virtual (not physical)
servers running in a cloud computing environment that can be accessed on demand by
unlimited users. Cloud servers work just like physical servers and they perform similar
functions like storing data and running applications.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOUD SERVER
Public Cloud:
Resources are owned and managed by a third-party provider and made available to the
public via the internet.
Example: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
Private Cloud:
Resources are dedicated to a single organization and accessed by a select group of
users.
Example: A company's internal cloud infrastructure.
Hybrid Cloud:
Combines elements of both public and private clouds, allowing organizations to leverage
the benefits of both.
Example: Using a private cloud for sensitive data and a public cloud for less sensitive
applications.
Community Cloud:
Shared infrastructure among multiple organizations with common security concerns or
requirements.
Multicloud:
Using multiple cloud providers to diversify infrastructure and resources.
Distributed Cloud:
Running and deploying public cloud services in different locations, including third-party
data centers, your provider's public cloud infrastructure, or your own on-premise
infrastructure.
Social Media Outlet (SMO)-A social media outlet refers to platforms like Facebook,
Twitter, and LinkedIn where users can connect and share information online. These
outlets are easily accessible through various devices, allowing users to interact without
being tied to a computer.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLET
1. Social Networks:
General Social Networking:
Platforms designed for connecting with friends, family, and acquaintances, such as
Facebook.
Microblogging:
Platforms focused on short-form updates and news, like X (formerly Twitter).
Professional Networking:
Platforms for building and maintaining professional connections, such as LinkedIn.
2. Video and Media Sharing:
Video Sharing: Platforms for uploading, sharing, and watching videos, like
YouTube.
Short-Form Video: Platforms that focus on short, engaging videos, such as TikTok.
Photo and Video Sharing: Platforms that allow users to share photos and videos,
like Instagram.
Live Streaming: Platforms that allow users to broadcast live video content, like
Twitch.
3. Messaging and Communication:
Messaging Apps: Platforms designed for sending and receiving messages, often
with features for group chats and multimedia sharing, such as WhatsApp and
Telegram.
4. Community and Discussion Forums:
Discussion Forums:
Online spaces where users can engage in discussions and share information on specific
topics, like Reddit.
Private Community Platforms:
Platforms that allow users to create and join private communities, such as Discord.
5. Other Types:
Blogging and Publishing Sites: Platforms for creating and sharing blog posts, such
as Medium.
Review Sites: Platforms where users can share reviews and ratings of products or
services, such as Yelp.
Visual Curation and Search: Platforms that allow users to discover and share
visual content, like Pinterest.
Social Bookmarking: Platforms that allow users to save and share web pages, like
Pocket.
Social Gaming: Platforms that focus on social gaming experiences, like Fortnite.
1. Native Apps:
Definition: Native apps are built specifically for a particular operating system (iOS
or Android) using its native programming languages (Swift/Objective-C for iOS,
Java/Kotlin for Android).
Features:
o Provide the best performance and user experience on the target platform.
o Direct access to device features (camera, GPS, etc.).
o Require separate development and maintenance for each platform.
Examples: Instagram, Uber, Facebook.
2. Hybrid Apps:
Definition:
Hybrid apps combine native and web technologies, using web technologies (HTML, CSS,
JavaScript) within a native container.
Features:
Can be developed with a single codebase for multiple platforms.
Offer a balance between performance and development cost.
Can access device features through APIs.
Examples:
LinkedIn says some social media apps, according to Clever Tap and e-commerce apps.
3. Web Apps (Progressive Web Apps - PWAs):
Definition:
Web apps are websites designed to be accessed and used like native apps through a web
browser.
What are Mobile Apps?
Definition:
Mobile apps are computer programs or software applications designed to run on mobile
devices such as smartphones, tablets, or watches.
Purpose:
They provide users with specific functionalities and services, ranging from
communication and entertainment to productivity and utility.
Examples:
Social media apps (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram),
productivity apps (Google Docs, Microsoft Office), gaming apps (Roblox, Candy Crush),
and many more.
Availability:
Mobile apps are typically downloaded and installed from app stores like the Apple App
Store or Google Play Store.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOBILE APPS
Native Apps:
These are platform-specific apps designed for a particular operating system (iOS or
Android), providing high performance and direct access to device features.
Web Apps:
Web apps are essentially mobile-optimized websites accessible through mobile
browsers, offering cross-platform compatibility.
Hybrid Apps:
These combine elements of both native and web apps, offering a balance between
performance and versatility.
Quiz
Question and Answer
1. What is a cloud server?
a) A physical server
b) A virtual server in a cloud computing environment
c) A backup storage device
d) A gaming server
2. Which of the following is an example of a public cloud provider?
a) Windows XP
b) Oracle VM
c) Google Cloud Platform
d) BIOS
3. A cloud infrastructure used only by one organization is called:
a) Public Cloud
b) Hybrid Cloud
c) Private Cloud
d) Community Cloud
4. What type of cloud combines both public and private cloud elements?
a) Multicloud
b) Hybrid Cloud
c) Community Cloud
d) Dedicated Cloud
5. Which cloud model is shared between organizations with common goals or
regulations?
a) Private Cloud
b) Public Cloud
c) Hybrid Cloud
d) Community Cloud
6. What is Multicloud?
a) Using multiple servers in one cloud
b) Using multiple cloud providers
c) Using cloud for multimedia only
d) Using hybrid servers
7. Which cloud type allows deployment in different locations like on-premise or third-
party datacenters?
a) Private Cloud
b) Distributed Cloud
c) Community Cloud
d) Hybrid Cloud
8. Which platform is considered a professional networking site?
a) Facebook
b) Instagram
c) Twitter
d) LinkedIn
9. TikTok is an example of what type of social media outlet?
a) Microblogging
b) Short-Form Video Sharing
c) Messaging
d) Review Site
10. What category does Reddit fall under?
a) Video Sharing
b) Social Bookmarking
c) Discussion Forum
d) Messaging App
11. Which of the following is a photo and video sharing platform?
a) Yelp
b) Twitch
c) Instagram
d) Medium
12. What type of social media outlet is WhatsApp?
a) Live Streaming
b) Blogging Platform
c) Messaging App
d) Review Site
13. Which is a live streaming platform?
a) Medium
b) Twitch
c) Pinterest
d) Telegram
14. What type of platform is Pinterest categorized as?
a) Video Sharing
b) Blogging Site
c) Visual Curation and Search
d) Messaging App
15. What are native apps built with?
a) HTML and CSS
b) JavaScript only
c) Swift or Java/Kotlin for specific OS
d) Python
16. Which app type uses one codebase for multiple platforms?
a) Native App
b) Web App
c) Distributed App
d) Hybrid App
17. Web apps are designed to:
a) Run only on Android
b) Be accessed through a web browser
c) Require App Store installation
d) Use hardware acceleration
18. What is a mobile app?
a) Hardware device
b) Software application for desktop only
c) Software application for mobile devices
d) A cloud server
19. Which of the following is NOT a mobile app category?
a) Hybrid App
b) Static App
c) Web App
d) Native App
20. Which app type offers the best performance on a specific OS?
a) Web App
b) Hybrid App
c) Native App
d) Cloud App
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