CLOUD COMPUTING: INVESTIGANDO SUA EXPANSÃO E POPULARIZAÇÃO COMO AMBIENTE ENTRE ESTUDANTES E PROFISSIONAIS DE TI

Abstract

This work aims to address the development of Cloud Computing, as well as its creation, establishment in the world, and what has led it to grow so much in recent years to the point of becoming a new professional environment. Its goal is to understand the most used cloud platforms in Brazil by professionals and students who wish to develop their skills and gain a better understanding of this technology, as well as their level of knowledge, professional goals, and the relationship of the information provided by these individuals with the advancements in cloud computing in Brazil. The creation of the first virtual networks and the commercialization of virtual machines as an alternative solution for IT infrastructure were discussed. Throughout the work, the most used Cloud Computing platforms and the process of expansion in Brazil were addressed, as well as the reasons that led the participants of the research conducted during this work to use and delve into each of these cloud platforms. Thus, data and graphs were generated to illustrate the competitiveness of these platforms among the participants, facilitating the reader's understanding and providing an illustrative overview of the current attractiveness of cloud computing today in Brazil among IT professionals and students.