Cloud Computing: Spotlight on Infrastructure as a Service

Grazed from Westel.  Author: Ediotial Staff.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) in the cloud refers to shared online computing resources that include data processing, storage and networking. While users may not own the platform, they can control the operations of software and data for their purposes. The following characteristics will help you clarify this customized infrastructure.

On Demand Access

One of the most important characteristics of infrastructure as a service is on demand self-service for users. Examples might be the capabilities for consumers to set their own appointments or a function that allows them to independently upload and store content on a cloud server. Another characteristic is the ability for consumers to order as many items at a time as they choose…


Network Resources

User-friendly tools are available to you over a broad network which is shared with multiple users. These tools are available to anyone who has permissions assigned by the administrator. Users may have access to bandwidth, computer processing, memory and other network resources…

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