IaaS

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Definition

Infrastructure as a Service - renting basic computing resources like servers and storage from cloud providers. Like leasing an empty warehouse where you bring your own equipment and setup.

Real-World Example

Amazon EC2 is IaaS where you rent virtual servers and configure them however you need, just like having your own computer in the cloud.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

These services provide virtual servers in the cloud, allowing users to configure and manage their own computing resources.

AWS
Amazon EC2
AZ
Azure Virtual Machines
GCP
Google Compute Engine
OCI
OCI Compute

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