Types Of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the delivery of on-demand computing services over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Rather than managing files on a local storage device, cloud computing makes it possible to save them over the internet.

Types of Cloud Computing:

Below are the major types of cloud computing:

Based on the type of deployment model, there can be the following types of cloud computing:

Public cloud: The cloud infrastructure is made available to the general public over the internet and is owned by a cloud provider

Example: AWS, Microsoft Azure, IBM’s Blue Cloud, and Sun Cloud

Private cloud: The cloud infrastructure is exclusively operated by a single organization. It can be managed by the organization or a third party and may exist on-premise or off-premise

Example: AWS, VMware

Hybrid cloud: It consists of the functionalities of both public and private cloud

For example:

• Federal agencies opt for private clouds when sensitive information is involved
• Also, they use the public cloud to share datasets with the general public or other government departments

Depending on the type of service model, there can be following types of cloud computing:

IaaS:

1. IaaS is a cloud service that provides services on “pay-for-what-you-use” basis
2. IaaS providers include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Compute Engine
3. Users: IT Administrators

• PaaS:

1. PaaS provides cloud platforms and runtime environments to develop, test and manage software
2. Users: Software Developers

• SaaS:

1. In SaaS, cloud providers host and manage the software application on a pay-as-you-go pricing model
2. Users: End Customers