Exam 100-150 Topic 1 Question 11 Discussion

Explanation:
Three virtual machines are connected by a virtual network in the cloud.
Model: IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
IaaS provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including virtual machines, storage, and networks.
Users access a web-based graphics design application in the cloud for a monthly fee.
Model: SaaS (Software as a Service)
SaaS delivers software applications over the internet, typically on a subscription basis, accessible via a web browser.
A company develops applications using cloud-based resources and tools. Model: PaaS (Platform as a Service)
PaaS provides a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without dealing with the infrastructure.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service): Provides virtualized hardware resources that customers can use to build their own computing environments.
PaaS (Platform as a Service): Offers a platform with tools and services to develop, test, and deploy applications.
SaaS (Software as a Service): Delivers fully functional applications over the internet that users can access and use without managing the underlying infrastructure.
Reference: Cloud Service Models: Understanding IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
NIST Definition of Cloud Computing: NIST Cloud Computing