Cloud Services - A Comprehensive Overview

17 January 2025 - less than 1 min read time
Tags: Cloud Computing AWS Azure GCP

Cloud Services Overview

Cloud computing has revolutionized how businesses deploy and manage their IT infrastructure. This overview covers the fundamental concepts and compares major cloud providers.

Cloud Service Models

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

• Virtual machines
• Storage
• Networks
• Operating systems

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

• Development tools
• Database management
• Business analytics
• Operating systems

SaaS (Software as a Service)

• Web-based applications
• Hosted applications
• Mobile apps

Major Cloud Providers Comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Market leader
• Extensive service portfolio
• Global infrastructure

Microsoft Azure

• Strong enterprise integration
• Hybrid cloud capabilities
• Comprehensive compliance

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Strong data analytics
• Machine learning expertise
• Open source commitment

Choosing a Cloud Provider

• Business requirements
• Technical requirements
• Cost considerations
• Geographic presence
• Support and SLAs

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