Episode Summary

Meet Cumulus, a young cloud who awakens for the first time in the vast digital network. Confused but curious, Cumulus encounters Database, a wise old program who gently guides them through the origins of cloud computing.

Journey back to the 1960s, when massive computers filled entire rooms and the revolutionary concept of sharing compute was born. Discover how the simple idea of sharing computing power planted the seeds for everything that would come later.

Learn about the pivotal year of 2006, when Salesforce pioneered Software as a Service (SaaS) and Amazon launched AWS (Amazon Web Services), forever changing how we think about computing power. Hear how Google Docs made our files accessible from anywhere, and how Microsoft Azure joined the digital sky.

Through peaceful storytelling, understand what it means to be "in the cloud" how data centers span the globe, how servers work together invisibly, and how you can access enormous computing power from anywhere on earth.

In this episode, you'll learn:
- The 1960s origins of shared computing and time-sharing
- How Salesforce (1999) pioneered cloud-based software
- The launch of Amazon Web Services and EC2 in 2006
- Google's role in making cloud storage accessible
- What cloud computing actually means and how it works
- Why data is distributed across multiple locations

Perfect for: First-time listeners, tech beginners, curious kids, professionals wanting to revisit the basics, or anyone seeking a calming introduction to cloud technology.

Runtime: 15 minutes

Close your eyes, settle in, and let Cumulus guide you gently into the world of cloud computing.