Some of the Key Concepts and Components of Cloud Computing

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

This is the foundational layer of cloud computing, providing virtualized computing resources such as virtual machines, storage, and networks.

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

PaaS offers a platform for developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

Software as a Service (SaaS)

SaaS allows users to access software applications hosted on the cloud.

Public Cloud

Public cloud providers make computing resources available to the general public over the internet.

Private Cloud

Private cloud infrastructure is dedicated to a specific organization or entity.

Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud combines both public and private cloud environments, allowing organizations to leverage the benefits of both.

Cloud Service Model

Cloud computing offers three primary service models: