PaaS and IaaS

Two cloud service models that sit below SaaS: platforms for building software, and rented computing infrastructure.

Definition

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) rents servers, storage and networking on demand. Platform as a Service (PaaS) adds a ready-made environment for developers to build and run applications. Software as a Service (SaaS) sits on top as finished, subscription software.

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