Here is a detailed overview of various cloud service types:

  • IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. (Example: Amazon Web Services)

  • PaaS (Platform as a Service): Offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of building and maintaining the infrastructure typically associated with developing and launching an app. (Example: Google App Engine)

  • SaaS (Software as a Service): Delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis. (Example: Salesforce)

  • FaaS (Functions as a Service): A serverless computing service that allows you to run your code without provisioning or managing servers. (Example: AWS Lambda)

  • BaaS (Backend as a Service): Provides back-end cloud services for mobile applications, including user management, push notifications, and storage. (Example: Firebase)

Cloud Computing

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