Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including virtual servers, storage, and networking. It offers benefits such as reduced hardware costs, business continuity, and scalability, making it suitable for various use cases like website hosting and big data processing. Major IaaS providers include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including virtual servers, storage, and networking. It offers benefits such as reduced hardware costs, business continuity, and scalability, making it suitable for various use cases like website hosting and big data processing. Major IaaS providers include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Understanding the Cloud Computing
Model What is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)? • - A cloud computing model providing virtualized computing resources over the internet. • - Offers essential infrastructure like virtual servers, storage, and networking. • - Scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient for businesses of all sizes. Key Features of IaaS • - On-demand resources: Pay-as-you-go pricing model. • - High scalability: Scale resources up or down as needed. • - Automated administrative tasks: Reduces management overhead. • - Flexibility: Choose the operating system, storage, and networking configurations. Benefits of IaaS • - Reduced hardware costs: No need to invest in physical infrastructure. • - Business continuity: Ensures uptime and disaster recovery. • - Focus on core business: Frees up resources for innovation. • - Global reach: Deploy applications closer to end-users worldwide. Examples of IaaS Providers • - Amazon Web Services (AWS): EC2, S3, and more. • - Microsoft Azure: Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, etc. • - Google Cloud Platform: Compute Engine, Cloud Storage. • - IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Use Cases of IaaS • - Website hosting: Host dynamic websites with scalable infrastructure. • - Big data processing: Analyze large datasets efficiently. • - Development and testing: Create isolated environments for testing software. • - Disaster recovery: Backup and restore critical applications.