Cloud Computing - A Deep Dive

17 January 2025 - less than 1 min read time
Tags: Cloud Computing IaaS PaaS SaaS

Cloud Computing Deep Dive

Service Models

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

• Virtual machines
• Storage
• Networking
• Load balancers
• Examples: AWS EC2, Azure VMs, Google Compute Engine

2. Platform as a Service (PaaS)

• Application platforms
• Development frameworks
• Database services
• Examples: Heroku, Google App Engine, Azure App Service

3. Software as a Service (SaaS)

• Ready-to-use applications
• Subscription-based
• Managed services
• Examples: Salesforce, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace

Deployment Models

1. Public Cloud

• Shared infrastructure
• Pay-as-you-go
• Global scale
• Examples: AWS, Azure, GCP

2. Private Cloud

• Dedicated infrastructure
• Enhanced security
• Customizable
• Examples: OpenStack, VMware

3. Hybrid Cloud

• Mixed deployment
• Workload flexibility
• Data sovereignty
• Enhanced resilience

Cloud Benefits

1. Cost Efficiency

• No upfront costs
• Pay-per-use
• Reduced maintenance
• Automatic scaling

2. Agility

• Rapid deployment
• Global reach
• Easy scaling
• Resource flexibility

3. Innovation

• Latest technologies
• Managed services
• AI/ML capabilities
• IoT integration

Best Practices

1. Security

• Identity management
• Encryption
• Network security
• Compliance

2. Cost Management

• Resource optimization
• Reserved instances
• Auto-scaling
• Cost monitoring

3. Performance

• Global distribution
• Caching
• Load balancing
• Performance monitoring