<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/7ef52df904374fdf8c2c826bc68c32a1&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1728&quot; height=&quot;1296&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1296</height><width>1728</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1296</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1728</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/7ef52df904374fdf8c2c826bc68c32a1-3da5625f6d8e8efb.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>1414.9259</duration><title>CS 544 (S25), Apr 21 (Part 1): Cloud Intro</title><description>In this video, I introduce some fundamental concepts of cloud computing, starting with its history and the evolution of services like AWS. I discuss the costs associated with various resources, including virtual machines and memory, and how these can be optimized for different use cases. I also touch on the importance of understanding billing models and the implications of data management across regions. Please take a moment to reflect on how these concepts might apply to your future roles in cloud-related jobs.</description></oembed>