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IaaS

Integration

Definition

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a form of cloud computing that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.

Detailed Description

IaaS stands for Infrastructure as a Service, which is a cloud computing model that delivers essential compute, storage, and networking resources on demand, over the internet, on a pay-as-you-go basis. It allows businesses to avoid the expense and complexity of buying and managing their own physical servers and other data center infrastructure.

Key Features

  • Data backup and recovery
  • Load balancing
  • Network connectivity
  • Scalability
  • Virtual machines

Common Modules

Server Virtualization

Enables the creation of virtual instances of computer hardware platforms to optimize resource usage and provide flexible computing power.

Storage Management

Offers scalable storage solutions and data backup services.

Popular Implementations

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS provides a wide range of IaaS solutions such as EC2 for compute, S3 for storage, and VPC for networking.

Microsoft Azure

Azure offers IaaS services like virtual machines, managed disks, and virtual networks.