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Differentiate between Cloud Computing and Grid Computing with suitable examples.
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| Cloud Computing | Grid Computing |
|---|---|
| Cloud computing is used for virtualization of servers, where one server computes several tasks or services con-currently. | Grid computing allocates multiple servers onto a single application. |
| It supports long-running services (Service Oriented). | It is typically used for job execution, where a program runs for a limited time (Application-Oriented). |
| Cloud computing is used for multiple services. | Grid computing is used for a single application. |
| Its computation service is on-demand. | Its computation service provides maximum computing power for one application. |
| It involves virtualization of hardware, software, and storage platforms. | It involves virtualization of data and computing resources. |
| Examples : GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Mobile Office Applications (e.g., Office 365, Google Docs), SharePoint, Microsoft Azure, iCloud, AWS etc. | Examples : GridGain, JPPF, JBossCache, EhCache etc. |
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