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Discuss the pros and cons of cloud storage versus local storage, including the requirement for physical servers to maintain cloud data.

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Cambridge IGCSE Computer ScienceSubject content

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This point belongs to Data storage, especially Data storage outcomes.
You need to be able to discuss the pros and cons of cloud storage versus local storage, including the requirement for physical servers to maintain cloud data.
The key ideas to know are Evaluate, Explain, and Compare.
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EvaluateExplainCompare

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Cloud storage allows access from any device with internet, while local storage is limited to physical devices.

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Explain the advantages of cloud storage over local storage.
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