Flash Card easy - Cloud Service Models Overview

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What are cloud service models?

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Cloud service models describe how computing resources are provided to users — as infrastructure (IaaS), platforms (PaaS), or software (SaaS).

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What does IaaS stand for and provide?

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offers virtualized computing resources such as servers, storage, and networking over the Internet.

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What does PaaS stand for and provide?

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Platform as a Service (PaaS) gives developers tools and environments to build, test, and deploy applications without managing servers.

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What does SaaS stand for and provide?

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Software as a Service (SaaS) delivers ready-to-use applications over the Internet, like Gmail, Google Docs, or Zoom.

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What does XaaS mean in cloud computing?

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Everything as a Service (XaaS) is an umbrella term covering all cloud-based services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

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What is a Public Cloud?

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Public Cloud services are available to everyone on the Internet, managed by providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

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What is a Private Cloud?

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Private Cloud is used exclusively by one organization, providing high security, control, and customization — but at higher cost.

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What is a Hybrid Cloud?

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Hybrid Cloud combines public and private clouds, allowing organizations to move data and workloads between them for flexibility.

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What is a Community Cloud?

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Community Cloud is shared by several organizations with common goals or compliance needs, such as education or government groups.

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What is one key advantage of using cloud models?

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They provide scalability, elasticity, and on-demand access to computing resources without the need to maintain physical infrastructure.