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More about the cloud...
Cloud Computing can be defined as using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, instead of using local server or a personal computer. Companies offering these computing services are called cloud providers and typically charge for cloud computing services based on usage or service plans.
TYPES OF CLOUD SERVICES
Most cloud computing services fall into three broad categories:
1. Software as a service (Saas)
2. Platform as a service (PaaS)
3. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
4. Anything as a service (XaaS)
These are sometimes called the cloud computing stack, because they are built on top of one another. Read below to learn which solution may be best for you.
1. SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a way of delivering services and applications over the Internet. Instead of installing and maintaining software, you simply access it via the Internet through your existing web-browser (Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge, Explorer etc.) SaaS frees you from involvement in complex software and hardware management. It removes the need to install and run applications on your computers or data center thus eliminating the expenses of hardware as well as software maintenance.
SaaS provides a complete software solution which you purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis from a cloud service provider. The SaaS applications are sometimes also referred to as Web-based software, on-demand software, or hosted software.
Advantages of SaaS :
1. Cost Effective: Pay only for what you use or at a “per user” rate.
2. Reduced time: Users can run most SaaS apps directly from their web browser without needing to download and install any software. This reduces the time spent in installation and configuration, and can reduce the issues that can get in the way of the software deployment.
3. Accessibility: You can access app data from anywhere as long as you have the required logon permissions and credentials.
4. Automatic updates : Rather than purchasing new software, customers rely on a SaaS provider to automatically perform the updates.
5. Scalability: It allows the users to access the services and features on demand and costs only increase or decrease based on amount of users
Examples of companies providing software as a service are, Microsoft, Adobe, Dropbox, Amazon Web Services, Google and more.
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More about the cloud...
Cloud Computing can be defined as using a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet to store, manage, and process data, instead of using local server or a personal computer. Companies offering these computing services are called cloud providers and typically charge for cloud computing services based on usage or service plans.
TYPES OF CLOUD SERVICES
Most cloud computing services fall into three broad categories:
1. Software as a service (Saas)
2. Platform as a service (PaaS)
3. Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
4. Anything as a service (XaaS)
These are sometimes called the cloud computing stack, because they are built on top of one another. Read below to learn which solution may be best for you.
1. SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is a way of delivering services and applications over the Internet. Instead of installing and maintaining software, you simply access it via the Internet through your existing web-browser (Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge, Explorer etc.) SaaS frees you from involvement in complex software and hardware management. It removes the need to install and run applications on your computers or data center thus eliminating the expenses of hardware as well as software maintenance.
SaaS provides a complete software solution which you purchase on a pay-as-you-go basis from a cloud service provider. The SaaS applications are sometimes also referred to as Web-based software, on-demand software, or hosted software.
Advantages of SaaS :
1. Cost Effective: Pay only for what you use or at a “per user” rate.
2. Reduced time: Users can run most SaaS apps directly from their web browser without needing to download and install any software. This reduces the time spent in installation and configuration, and can reduce the issues that can get in the way of the software deployment.
3. Accessibility: You can access app data from anywhere as long as you have the required logon permissions and credentials.
4. Automatic updates : Rather than purchasing new software, customers rely on a SaaS provider to automatically perform the updates.
5. Scalability: It allows the users to access the services and features on demand and costs only increase or decrease based on amount of users
Examples of companies providing software as a service are, Microsoft, Adobe, Dropbox, Amazon Web Services, Google and more.