4.1 Cloud Service Models Flashcards
What are on-premise solutions?
Solutions requiring organizations to purchase and maintain hardware, software, and facilities, offering maximum control but high costs.
What are hosted solutions?
Cloud-based services provided by third-party providers like AWS or Azure, offering flexibility and scalability.
What is a critical consideration for hosted solutions?
Ensuring authentication, redundancy measures, and compliance with local data regulations.
What does SaaS stand for?
Software as a Service.
What is SaaS?
A complete solution managed by the provider, offering minimal customization but simplicity for users.
Give an example of SaaS.
Google Workspace, Office 365, or QuickBooks Online.
What does PaaS stand for?
Platform as a Service.
What is PaaS?
A service providing hardware, operating systems, middleware, and runtime environments for application development.
Give an example of PaaS.
AWS Elastic Beanstalk or Google App Engine.
What does IaaS stand for?
Infrastructure as a Service.
What is IaaS?
A service offering virtualized hardware resources like servers, storage, and networking with high flexibility.
Give an example of IaaS.
AWS EC2 or Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines.
What are the benefits of on-premise solutions?
Maximum control and data security.
What are the drawbacks of on-premise solutions?
High costs and resource-intensive maintenance.
What is a key benefit of hosted solutions?
Scalability and reduced upfront investment.
