What Are The Types Of Cloud Computing ?

Cloud computing contains several service models and Utilization Models. Here we go for the primary categories of cloud computing:

A. Service Models

I) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a revenue model service that extends IT infrastructure which like computing, storage, and networking resources with pay-as-you-go billing.

Examples :- Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute Engine

II) Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Platform as a Service (PaaS) allocates high-performance computing (HPC) tools to managed service providers (MSP).

Examples :-AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Google App Engine, and Adobe Commerce

III) Software as a Service (SaaS)

Software as a Service (SaaS) is an internet based software delivery blueprint that allows authorization for on-demand cloud access that reduces the requirements for IT firms by streamlining local installations and maintenance.

Examples :- Gmail, Slack, and Microsoft Office 365

B. Utilization Models

I) Public Cloud

Public Cloud is an outsourced computing service where the IT firm relies on a third-party provider to oversee and ensure the underlying infrastructure.

Examples :- Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud etc…

II) Private Cloud 

Private Cloud is accessible through the Internet or a private network, limited to authenticated users not for the public.

Examples :- VMware vCloud, OpenStack, Microsoft Azure Stack, Oracle Cloud at Customer, IBM Cloud Private etc…

III) Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid Cloud is collaborative with public and private cloud services, offering strengthening and scalability with on-premises data security, perfect for diverse workloads in cloud computing.

Examples :- AWS Outposts, Azure Arc, Google Anthos, IBM Cloud Satellite, Oracle Cloud at Customer etc…

IV) Multi-Cloud

Multi-Cloud is using multiple service providers for different purposes through merging both public and private clouds.

Examples :- AWS Outposts, Azure Stack, Azure Arc, Microsoft Azure VMware Solution etc…