From the course: Nano Tips for Moving to the Cloud for Business Leaders with Rashim Mogha

Choosing a cloud service model

From the course: Nano Tips for Moving to the Cloud for Business Leaders with Rashim Mogha

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Choosing a cloud service model

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So which cloud service model is best for you? Cloud services can be grouped into three primary service models; Software as a Service or SaaS, Platform as a Service or PaaS, and Infrastructure as a Service or IaaS. A SaaS service model is where an organization uses a software application that's installed on provider's data center and pays for it on a subscription basis, like a Microsoft 365 subscription or a Canva subscription. In a PaaS service model, a cloud provider provides you a computing platform. It's a great development option if you do not need the control of underlying resources. And in IaaS service model, cloud providers provide an organization with most basic infrastructure elements such as compute, storage, and networking services. This model provides organizations highest flexibility and management control over the IT resources. So choose a model that works the best for you.

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