The 4 Types of Cloud Services You Need to Know

There are four basic types of cloud services you need to know about: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and serverless. Each one offers something different, and all can be combined to create something even more powerful than the sum of their parts. Each of these provides an array of advantages that can help your company grow, but knowing which type of service works best for your business will depend on what your goals are in the long run. Let’s take a look at what these cloud services are and how they work together to provide you with the perfect solution to your business needs.

1) Infrastructure as a Service

The cloud computing service known as "Infrastructure as a Service," or "IaaS," provides critical networking, storage, and computing resources on demand. One of the four categories of cloud services is IaaS. Pay-as-you-go pricing is available from IaaS providers, allowing you to just pay for the resources you utilise. Because of this, IaaS is a desirable alternative for companies that need the freedom to scale their infrastructure up or down as necessary.

2) Platform as a Service

Software as a Service, or SaaS, is a type of cloud computing service that offers software applications on demand. With SaaS, you can access and use software applications from any device with an internet connection. Plus, you don't have to worry about installing or maintaining the software yourself. Some popular examples of SaaS applications include Google Docs, Dropbox, and Salesforce.

3) Software as a Service

Software as a Service, or SaaS, is a type of cloud computing service that offers software applications on demand. These applications are typically accessed via the internet, and they can be used by businesses of all sizes. SaaS apps are usually subscription-based, you have to pay a monthly or annual fee to use them. Some popular examples of SaaS apps include Salesforce, Google Apps, and Office 365. SaaS lets companies focus on their own projects instead of investing in building and maintaining their own software. It’s not unusual for companies with tens of thousands of employees to outsource the maintenance and upkeep of their company’s CRM system through SaaS.

4) Serverless

Serverless is a type of cloud computing service that allows you to run code without provisioning or managing servers. With serverless, you can easily create and run applications and services without worrying about servers. All you need to do is write your code and deploy it to a serverless platform, such as AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, or Azure Functions. Serverless is a great way to get started with cloud computing because it's easy to use and doesn't require any upfront investment. It also lets you worry less about the infrastructure side of things so you can focus on writing code. Serverless is also often cheaper than other types of cloud services. 

It's not for everyone though - if you want to scale up, for example, serverless becomes more expensive than other options like Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). But in many cases, serverless works well when developers are building prototypes or smaller apps that don't necessarily require scaling up.