Describe cloud service types

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This module covers the different cloud service types and shares some of the use cases and benefits aligned with each service type.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).

  • Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).

  • Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).

  • Identify appropriate use cases for each cloud service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

Prerequisites

  • Basic familiarity with IT terms and concepts

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