Basic Concepts¶
Fundamental cloud computing definitions, benefits, and types from leading cloud providers and industry standards.
Essential¶
| Source | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services | Basic definition, benefits and types of cloud computing from AWS (Amazon Web Service). | What is cloud computing? |
| Google Cloud Platform | Basic definition, types, deployment models and use case from GCP (Google Cloud Platform). | What is cloud computing? |
| Linux Foundation | Perspectives In Cloud Computing. | Perspectives In Cloud Computing |
| National Institute of Standards and Technology | Basic definition and models of cloud computing from NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). | The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing |
Core Concepts¶
Service Models¶
- IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) - Virtual machines, storage, networks
- PaaS (Platform as a Service) - Development platforms and tools
- SaaS (Software as a Service) - Complete applications delivered over the internet
Deployment Models¶
- Public Cloud - Services offered over the public internet
- Private Cloud - Dedicated cloud infrastructure for a single organization
- Hybrid Cloud - Combination of public and private clouds
- Multi-Cloud - Using multiple cloud providers
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