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What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?

A cloud service model providing virtualized computing resources like servers, storage, and networking over the internet.

IaaS is the most fundamental cloud service model where the provider manages physical hardware, networking, and virtualization while the customer manages operating systems, middleware, and applications. Examples include AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, and Google Compute Engine. IaaS eliminates the need for physical data center management, offers pay-as-you-go pricing, and provides instant scalability. It gives maximum control compared to PaaS and SaaS but requires more operational expertise.

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Cloud Function
A serverless compute service that runs code in response to events without requiring server management or infrastructure provisioning.
Cloud Load Balancer
A managed service that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure high availability and optimal resource utilization.
Edge Computing
A distributed computing paradigm that processes data near the source of generation rather than in a centralized cloud data center.
Cloud Computing
The delivery of computing services over the internet, including servers, storage, databases, and software on demand.
Region and Availability Zone
Geographic locations where cloud providers operate data centers, with zones providing redundancy within a region.
Kubernetes Service
An abstraction that provides a stable network endpoint for accessing a group of Pods, handling load balancing and service discovery.
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