AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

The video tutorial explains Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), highlighting its ability to replace costly on-premises data centers with scalable, on-demand cloud services. It covers the benefits of IaaS, such as flexibility, cost savings, and improved security. The tutorial also explores various business use cases, including e-commerce, software development, AI, and disaster recovery, demonstrating how IaaS supports growth and resource management. Key platforms like Linode, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud are discussed, emphasizing their features and advantages.

What is a key feature of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)?

• It requires on-premises data centers.

• It offers limited scalability.

• It provides on-demand computing resources.

• It is managed by the customer.

Which of the following is a benefit of using IaaS over traditional infrastructure?

• Higher upfront costs

• Limited geographic reach

• Improved service availability

• Increased risk of outages

How does IaaS benefit e-commerce businesses?

• By limiting network resources

• By requiring physical servers

• By offering flexible resource scalability

• By providing fixed computing resources

Why is IaaS suitable for software development and testing?

• It requires permanent infrastructure setup.

• It mandates hardware purchases.

• It offers temporary resources on demand.

• It limits the number of virtual instances.

What makes IaaS ideal for AI and IoT applications?

• Limited data processing capabilities

• High budgetary requirements

• Ability to handle large data volumes

• Requirement for on-site hardware

How does IaaS support disaster recovery?

• By storing data in a single location

• By offering limited storage capacity

• By providing data redundancy across regions

• By requiring manual data backups

What is a key advantage of IaaS for data storage?

• Fixed storage capacity

• High maintenance costs

• Limited geographic distribution

• Scalability and flexibility