Cloud Computing Service Models

Cloud Computing Service Models

SaaS, PaaS, IaaS and Shared Responsibility Model

Software as a Service (SaaS)

  • Think: Ready-to-use software over the internet.

  • Who: For everyday users.

  • Examples: Gmail, Netflix, Zoom.

Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  • Think: Tools to build and run your own apps, without managing servers.

  • Who: For software developers.

  • Examples: Google App Engine, AWS Elastic Beanstalk.

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

  • Think: Renting the basic building blocks of computing: servers, storage, and networks.

  • Who: For IT administrators and developers who need maximum control.

  • Examples: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud.

Shared Responsibility Model for Google Cloud

Shared security responsibilities

for more info click here: Shared responsibilities and shared fate on Google Cloud ☁️