Cloud computing technologies

Is an approach to cloud computing that provides a backend for applications (mostly mobile). They provide an API and tools for different computer languages to integrate with their backend. They also provide additional services like storage, Analytics, Push notifications, dashboards, social integration.

BaaS

A cloud defined as a collaborative effort in which infrastructure is shared between several organizations from a specific community with common concerns (security, compliance, jurisdiction, etc.), whether managed internally or by a third-party and hosted internally or externally

Community Cloud

A cloud computing service that enables businesses to deliver cloud-hosted virtual desktops to any device, from anywhere

DaaS

A cloud computing environment that uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party, public cloud services with orchestration between the two platforms.

Hybrid Cloud

Which cloud computing concept is BEST described as focusing on the replacement of physical hardware at a customer's location with cloud-based resources?

IaaS

Which cloud computing concept allows users to store files on a cloud-based server when necessary, but can also copy that data from the cloud and put it back on the device when space once again becomes available on the device?

On-demand

Which cloud computing concept is BEST described as focusing on replacing the hardware and software required when creating and testing new applications and programs from a customer's environment with cloud-based resources?

PaaS

An on-demand configurable pool of shared computing resources allocated within a public cloud environment, providing a certain level of isolation between the different organizations using the resources

Private Cloud

A cloud defined as computing services offered by third-party providers over the public Internet, making them available to anyone who wants to use or purchase them. They may be free or sold on-demand, allowing customers to pay only per usage for the CPU cycles, storage, or bandwidth they consume

Public Cloud

Which cloud computing concept is BEST described as focusing on the replacement of applications and programs on a customer's workstation with cloud-based resources?

SaaS