Types of Cloud Services
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking, on-demand.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers development and deployment platforms, including operating systems, databases, and middleware, without the need to manage underlying infrastructure.
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, eliminating the need for installation and maintenance.
Web Hosting vs. Cloud Hosting: What’s the Difference?
Computers and technology tools can be used online through the cloud. Rather than purchasing and maintaining servers, storage, and software, we can rent them from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. We pay only for what we need when we use it. It’s similar to borrowing instead of owning. A great benefit is how easy it is to change. Need more space or power? Simply request it. Need less? No worries, we can reduce it. The cloud is very flexible. It allows us to grow or shrink as necessary.
Websites are stored on the Internet at special places called hosting providers. Hosting companies have big computers called servers. These servers are kept in buildings full of computers, known as data centers. The servers are linked to the Internet, so people can visit your website or use your app. You can choose different kinds of hosting. With shared hosting, your website shares the same server as other websites. Virtual private server hosting gives your website its own space on the server, but it still shares some things. Dedicated hosting means your website gets its very own server just for itself!