Meaning of iaas

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2024-03-10T12:52:53.7566667+00:00

Meaning of infrastructure as a service

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  1. Vinodh247 35,141 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2024-03-10T13:12:47.76+00:00

    Hi Tribedonnie😎🤤,

    Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides essential compute, storage, and networking resources on demand, pay-as-you-go basis. Here's a concise explanation:

    Definition:

    • IaaS delivers IT infrastructure (such as servers, storage, and networking components) over the internet.
    • You can request and configure these resources to run your applications and IT systems.

    How It Works:

    • You are responsible for deploying, maintaining, and supporting your applications.
    • The IaaS provider manages the physical infrastructure.
    • It gives you flexibility, control, and scalability in a cost-effective manner.

    Benefits of IaaS:

    • Speed: Provision resources within minutes, enabling faster testing and market launches.
    • Performance: Access geographically distributed data centers for better compute performance and reduced network latency.
    • Reliability: IaaS providers offer highly reliable environments with rapid replacement of virtual machines.
    • Backups and Recovery: Unlimited infrastructure for backup and disaster recovery.

    In summary, IaaS allows you to focus on your core business while leveraging secure, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud resources.

    What is IaaS? - Infrastructure as a Service Explained - AWS. https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/iaas/.

    What is IaaS? Infrastructure as a Service | Microsoft Azure. https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-iaas/.

    Definition of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Gartner. https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas.

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