Today, I will learn the basics of the three major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud) and compare what they offer.
I can name one service from each provider and explain why organizations use the cloud instead of their own hardware.
💡 If you could “rent” a computer that was 100 times more powerful than your Chromebook for just an hour, what would you do with it?
| Term | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Provider | A company that offers computing, storage, and apps through the internet. | AWS, Azure, Google Cloud. |
| Free Tier | A limited set of cloud services that are free to use. | 5GB free storage on Google Cloud. |
| Vendor Lock-in | When it’s hard to switch providers once you’ve committed. | A company stuck on AWS because moving costs too much. |
Step 1 – Cloud Analogy (5 min)
Step 2 – Video Anchor (7 min)
▶️ “AWS vs Azure vs Google Cloud in 7 Minutes”
Step 3 – Provider Snapshots (15 min)