Cloud Computing Overview

What are the three main cloud service models?

SaaS, PaaS, IaaS

What is a web service?

A Web service is any piece of software that makes itslef available over the internet and uses a standardized format. Such as extensible markup language

What is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is the on-demand delivery of compute power, database storage, applications, and other IT resources through a cloud services platform via the Internet with pay-as-you-go pricing

What are the three main cloud computing models?

Cloud, Hybrid and On-Premises(private cloud)

What is IaaS?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) takes the Platform as a Service (PaaS) model another step forward. It provides not just on-demand operating solutions but complete outsourcing options as well. This can include utility or metered computing services, administrative task automation, dynamic scaling, virtualization services, policy implementation and management services, and managed/filtered Internet connectivity. Highest Level of flexibility and control.

What is PaaS?

Platform as a Service (PaaS) is the concept of providing a computing platform and software solution stack as a virtual or cloud-based service.

Is Cloud Computing Considered hardware or software?

Software

What is SaaS?

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a derivative of Platform as a Service (PaaS). Software as a Service provides on-demand online access to specific software applications or suites without the need for local installation (or even local hardware and OS requirements in many cases). Least amount of flexibility and control.