Cloud platforms can be classified into three main categories based on the level of abstraction and services provided:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
IaaS provides access to fundamental computing resources like virtual machines, storage, and networking. It allows users to provision and manage these resources on-demand without the need to purchase and maintain physical hardware. Examples of IaaS include:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2[1][4]
Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines[1][4]
Google Compute Engine[1][4]
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
PaaS provides a platform for developers to build, test, and deploy applications without the complexity of managing the underlying infrastructure. It includes operating system, programming language execution environment, database, and web server. Examples of PaaS include:
