Cloud computing

Cloud computing enables users to access computing resources managed by a third party over the internet. It provides a scalable and flexible infrastructure for deploying and managing a wide range of applications and services without the need for on-premises hardware and infrastructure.

At the core of cloud computing is the concept of virtualization. Virtualization allows multiple users to share the same physical resources, such as servers, compute, network, and storage, by creating virtual machines or containers. This enables cloud providers to deliver computing resources on demand, and users to access these resources from anywhere with an internet connection.

Now, let’s briefly look at the various cloud computing service models in the upcoming sections.

Cloud computing service models

Cloud computing primarily provides three service models that organizations can avail per their requirements:

• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): IaaS provides...