PaaS
AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Windows Azure, Heroku, Force.com, Google App Engine, Apache
Stratos, OpenShift
IaaS
DigitalOcean, Linode, Rackspace, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cisco Metapod, Microsoft
Azure, Google Compute Engine (GCE)
SaaS: Software as a Service
Software as a Service, also known as cloud application
services, represents the most commonly utilized option for
businesses in the cloud market. SaaS utilizes the internet to
deliver applications, which are managed by a third-party
vendor, to its users. A majority of SaaS applications run
directly through your web browser, which means they do not
require any downloads or installations on the client side.
SaaS Delivery
Due to its web delivery model, SaaS eliminates the need to
have IT staff download and install applications on each
individual computer. With SaaS, vendors manage all potential
technical issues, such as data, middleware, servers, and
storage, resulting in streamlined maintenance and support for
the business.
SaaS Advantages
SaaS provides numerous advantages to employees and companies
by greatly reducing the time and money spent on tedious tasks
such as installing, managing, and upgrading software. This
frees up plenty of time for technical staff to spend on more
pressing matters and issues within the organization.
SaaS Characteristics
There are a few ways to help you determine when SaaS is being
utilized:
Managed from a central location
Hosted on a remote server