Year 11 - Computing
Hosting services
The internet and web technologies
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will explore how data travels across the internet. They will explore how protocols define communication between devices and the purpose of common network protocols. They will investigate the risks to networks and the methods that can be used to protect a network.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the hardware required to use the cloud for hosting services.
Key Notes
- Servers are used to host services across the internet; clients access and use those services.
- The cloud provides services for software and storage.
Vocabulary To Learn
- hosting: storing a website or an online service on a server, so it can be accessed over the internet
- software as a service (SaaS): software hosted online and usually accessed via a web browser or app without needing to install it on your own device
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You don't need any hardware for the cloud — everything just happens online.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Servers are used to host services across the internet; clients access and use those services. The cloud provides services for software and storage.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'hosting'
storing a website or an online service on a server, so it can be accessed over the internet. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: You don't need any hardware for the cloud — everything just happens online. Correction: The cloud still relies on physical hardware, like servers, storage devices and networking equipment.
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