Understanding the Cloud Stack

What’s the difference?IaaS – PaaS - SaaS

IaaS – PaaS - SaaS

This is the cloud stack!

The Cloud Stack

The cloud stack consists of subcategories of cloud functionality. It’s described as a “stack” because it is a broad range of services built upon one another.

Defining IaaS

Delivers computer infrastructure and storage on demand, via the Internet

Rather than purchasing servers, software, data center space or network equipment, clients buy those resources as a fully outsourced service from a provider

What are the benefits?Scalability

Resources are available at all times This causes no delays in growing capacity

Eliminate major hardware investmentsPhysical hardware is set up and

maintained by the cloud providerSaves time and money

Additional BenefitsLocation independence

Access data from ANY time ANY place All you need is Internet access

Physical security of data center locationsKeycard protocols, biometric scanning protocols and

round-the-clock interior and exterior surveillance monitor access to every one of our data centers

Only authorized data center personnel are granted access

Defining PaaS

A platform and environment for developers to build applications and services without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app.

What are the benefits?Flexibility

Customers have control over what tools are installed within their platform

They can create services that best fit their requirements

No extra physical infrastructureNo need to purchase additional hardwareFocus on the development of applications

Additional BenefitsAdaptability

With the pay-as-you-go model, features can be changed if the circumstances dictate they should

Work together from various locationsSince all you need is Internet access and

a Web browser, employees can work across several locations

Defining SaaS

Describes any cloud service where clients are able to access software applications over the Internet. The applications are hosted in “the cloud” and can be used for a wide range of tasks for both individuals and organizations. Users are able to access the services via any Internet-enabled device.

What are the benefits?Eliminate set up costsScalable, with upgrades available on

demandAccess is compatible across all Internet-

capable devices Anywhere, any time accessLower overall costsImproved securityAbility to test software before

committing

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