Creating a multi-tenant SaaS-based architecture
In the previous section, you learned about multitier architecture, also called a single tenancy, when built for a single organization. Multi-tenant architecture is becoming more popular as organizations welcome the digital revolution while keeping the overall application and operational cost low.
The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model is constructed upon a multi-tenant architecture, where an instance of the software and the accompanying infrastructure caters to numerous customers. Within this framework, each customer utilizes the application and database in a shared manner. With each tenant being isolated by their unique configuration, identity, and data, they remain invisible to each other while sharing the same product.
As multi-tenant SaaS providers are responsible for everything from the hardware to the software, SaaS-based products offload an organization’s responsibilities to the application’s maintenance...
