Knowledge Card - Common Cloud Service Models

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Common Cloud Service Models

  1. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

    • Example: Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  2. PaaS (Platform as a Service): Offers a platform allowing developers to build, run, and manage applications.

    • Example: Microsoft Azure

  3. SaaS (Software as a Service): Delivers software applications over the internet.

    • Example: Google Docs

  4. Benefits of Cloud Computing:

    • Scalability: Easily adjust resources based on demand.
    • Cost-effectiveness: Reduce infrastructure costs.

  5. Challenges of Cloud Computing:

    • Security: Protecting data in the cloud.
    • Privacy: Ensuring user data remains private.