Difference Between Cloud Computing and SAAS?
Cloud Computing and SaaS (Software as a Service) are related concepts within the broader field of IT services, but they serve different purposes and involve different levels of service provision:
Cloud Computing:
Definition: Delivery of computing services over the internet instead of local servers.
Scope: Includes IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; offers flexibility and resource pooling.
Key Characteristics: Scalability, resource pooling, on-demand self-service.
SaaS (Software as a Service):
Definition: Delivery of software applications over the internet on a subscription basis.
Scope: Focuses on end-user applications; accessible via web browsers.
Key Characteristics: Accessibility, managed updates, subscription model.
Key Differences:
Service Type: Cloud computing encompasses IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS; SaaS specifically delivers end-user applications.
User Interaction: Cloud computing provides computing resources; SaaS delivers software applications directly.
Management Responsibility: Cloud computing shifts management across layers; SaaS providers manage software and infrastructure.
In summary, while cloud computing is the overarching concept of delivering computing services over the internet, SaaS is a specific type of cloud service that delivers software applications directly to users as a service.
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