Platform as a Service (PaaS) Explained
FAQs
What are common layers of cloud computing services?
The common layers of cloud computing services include infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
What is platform as a service (PaaS)?
Platform as a service (PaaS) is a cloud computing model where a cloud service provider grants clients access to a ready platform for application development, testing, deployment, and management without having to build or maintain that platform infrastructure.
What are the key elements of PaaS?
The key elements of PaaS are:
- Infrastructure.
- Hosting.
- Development tools.
- Middleware.
- Operating systems.
- Runtime environment.
- Database management systems.
- Security.
- APIs.
- BI tools.
What are the PaaS-supported application lifecycle steps?
1. Code development support
2. Application testing
3. Application deployment
4. Application resource scaling and monitoring
5. Reporting tools usage
6. Ongoing maintenance
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