IAAS vs PAAS vs SAAS: Simplified
Cloud computing offers three key services: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS each serving different needs.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Think of it as renting virtual hardware. You manage everything else like storage, networks, and operating systems. It’s ideal for flexibility and control (e.g., Amazon Web Services).
PaaS (Platform as a Service): Here, the provider handles the backend infrastructure. Developers can just focus on building apps without worrying about servers (e.g., Google App Engine).
SaaS (Software as a Service): This is ready-to-use software delivered online (e.g., Gmail, Zoom). Users just log in no installation required.
Each suits different goals.