Cloud Service Types
Overview of the main types of cloud services and their uses.
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☁️ Cloud Service Types
Cloud computing offers different service models to meet various business needs. The three primary service types are:
🧩 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
- Users manage operating systems, applications, and data.
- Examples: Azure Virtual Machines, Amazon EC2.
⚙️ Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Provides hardware and software tools over the internet.
- Enables developers to build, test, and deploy applications without managing infrastructure.
- Examples: Azure App Service, Google App Engine.
📦 Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Delivers fully functional software applications over the internet.
- Users access software via web browsers without worrying about infrastructure.
- Examples: Microsoft 365, Salesforce.
🔄 How They Work Together
These services often overlap, allowing businesses to choose the right mix based on their needs.
✍️ My Learning Reflection
Understanding IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS helped me grasp how cloud providers offer flexibility. It clarified which services are best for developers, IT teams, and end users — an important foundation for Azure fundamentals.