IaaS provides virtualized computing resources, such as servers, storage, and networking. This allows businesses to create and manage their own virtual infrastructure, without having to purchase and maintain physical hardware.
2. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
PaaS provides a complete platform for developing, running, and managing applications, including tools, libraries, and infrastructure. This allows businesses to focus on developing applications, without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.
3. Software as a Service (SaaS)
SaaS provides software applications over the internet, eliminating the need for businesses to install, configure, and maintain software on their own computers.
4. Serverless Computing
Serverless computing provides a platform for running applications, without having to provision or manage servers. This allows businesses to focus on developing applications, without having to worry about the underlying infrastructure.
Examples of serverless computing services include:
AWS Lambda
Google Cloud Functions
Azure Functions
Big data services provide a platform for processing and analyzing large amounts of data. This includes services such as data warehousing, data processing, and data analytics.
Examples of big data services include:
Google BigQuery
Microsoft Azure Data Lake Analytics
6. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Services
AI and ML services provide a platform for developing and deploying AI and ML models. This includes services such as computer vision, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.
7. Community Cloud
A community cloud is a cloud computing environment that is shared by multiple organizations with similar interests or goals. This allows organizations to share resources and costs, while also improving collaboration and innovation.
8. Hybrid Cloud
A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that combines public and private cloud services. This allows businesses to take advantage of the scalability and cost-effectiveness of public cloud services, while also maintaining control over sensitive data and applications.
9. Multi-Cloud
A multi-cloud is a cloud computing environment that uses multiple cloud providers. This allows businesses to take advantage of the strengths of each provider, while also reducing the risk of vendor lock-in.
A private cloud is a cloud computing environment that is provisioned and managed within a single organization. This allows businesses to maintain control over sensitive data and applications, while also improving security and compliance.
A public cloud is a cloud computing environment that is provisioned and managed by a third-party provider. This allows businesses to take advantage of the scalability and cost-effectiveness of cloud computing, while also reducing the need for capital expenditures.