What should I know about cloud computing before joining an MCA?

Cloud computing provides on-demand access to computing resources such as servers, storage and databases. MCA students can benefit from understanding virtualisation, scalability, deployment and cloud security. This makes cloud computing more valuable when it is supported by hands-on practice and a clear explanation of what you built. This point is specifically relevant to the cloud computing aspect of MCA study. For this specific question about cloud computing, the practical takeaway is to relate the concept to your own MCA learning goal. In other words, this guidance addresses: What should I know about cloud computing before joining an MCA?