IaaS
Infrastructure as a Service: cloud model in which virtual compute, storage and network resources are provided on demand. The provider operates the physical infrastructure; the customer typically manages the operating system, applications and configuration. Simplified: rent servers without buying and housing the hardware yourself.
Also known as: Infrastructure as a Service
Category
Cloud & Virtualization
See also
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