Article 2: “SaaS, PaaS, IaaS – What Do These Cloud Terms Mean?”
☁️ SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS Explained When learning about cloud computing, you’ll often hear terms like SaaS , PaaS , and IaaS . These are the 3 main types of cloud services. Let’s break them down in simple words: 📦 1. SaaS – Software as a Service You use the app; they manage everything else. Examples: Gmail, Google Docs, Canva, Zoom You don’t install or update anything 🛠️ 2. PaaS – Platform as a Service You build the app; they manage the servers and tools. Examples: Google App Engine, Azure App Services, Heroku Great for developers creating web apps 🏗️ 3. IaaS – Infrastructure as a Service You manage your app and OS; they give you the virtual machine. Examples: Amazon EC2, Microsoft Azure VMs Most flexible – control over everything 🎯 Summary Table Type You Manage Provider Manages IaaS App, OS Network, Servers, Storage PaaS App OS, Network, Servers SaaS Just use the app Everything else ...