<human>:  What is the difference between cloud computing and server-based computing?
<bot>: The main difference between cloud computing and server-based computing is that cloud computing is a virtual computing system that runs on remote servers hosted over the internet and is accessible anywhere, anytime, through an internet connection. Server-based computing, on the other hand, requires the physical installation of server-based hardware and software in a particular location, typically at a data center. In cloud computing, there is virtually no infrastructure and a centralized cloud-based environment, while in server-based computing, you have your own resources located on physical servers at a particular location. Cloud computing also offers a more cost-effective and efficient computing solution due to economies of scale, while server-based computing is more expensive and time-consuming to manage and maintain.