What is the cloud? is any service
made available to users on
demand via the Internet from a
cloud computing provider's
servers as opposed to being
provided from a company's own
on-premises server
how does it work?A cloud server is a virtual server
(rather than a physical server) running in a cloud
computing environment. It is built, hosted and
delivered via a cloud computing platform via the
internet, and can be accessed remotely. ... Cloud
servers have all the software they require to run
and can function as independent units.
Services: SaaS, PaaS, LaaS, FaaS
SaaSThis offers a variety of advantages and
disadvantages. Key advantages of SaaS
includes accessibility, compatibility, and
operational management. Additionally, SaaS
models offer lower upfront costs than
traditional software download and
installation, making them more available to a
wider range of businesses, making it easier
for smaller companies to disrupt existing
markets while empowering suppliers
PaaS:PaaS does not typically replace a business's entire IT
infrastructure. Instead, it tends to incorporate various underlying
cloud infrastructure components, such as operating systems,
servers, databases, middleware, networking equipment and
storage services. Each of these functions is owned, operated,
configured and maintained by the service provider. PaaS also
provides additional resources, including database management
systems, programming languages, libraries and various
development tools.
LaaS:Location as a service (LaaS) is a location data delivery
model where privacy protected physical location data acquired
through multiple sources including carriers, Wi-Fi, IP addresses
and landlines is available to enterprise customers through a
simple API.
FaaS:Function as a service (FaaS) is a category of cloud computing services
that provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage
application functionalities without the complexity of building and maintaining
the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app.