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

IaaS, or Infrastructure as a Service, is a cloud computing model where the service provider manages the infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking, while the consumer controls the operating systems and applications. Examples of IaaS providers include AWS, Google Compute Engine, and Digitalocean. IaaS is cost-effective, scalable, and allows consumers to deploy software without managing the underlying infrastructure. According to NIST, IaaS provides fundamental computing resources, but consumers must manage application development, data, and middleware.

What level of control does the consumer have over the IaaS infrastructure?

What components are not provisioned by the cloud vendor under the IaaS model?