IaaS (infrastructure as a service) and PaaS (platform as a service) are both useful when companies seek to streamline cloud services, online software, and apps. In this article, we’ll explain the key differences between IaaS and PaaS and when to choose one or the other.
IaaS is designed to help businesses manage their cloud network better. This not only includes the network but also data storage and servers. The greatest benefit of IaaS is that it offers the company control of software and hardware. There are other pros as well; let’s look at several:
For custom-built applications, rely on platform as a service. Rather than delivering software, PaaS is a platform for developing online apps and software. It’s not as involved as IaaS; still, it’s the right choice when you want to develop apps without dealing with data serving, management, and storage. Let’s look at the benefits of PaaS.
PaaS is not without limitations. There are a few drawbacks, including:
Keep these key differences between IaaS and PaaS in mind when choosing the service that’s right for your company. Consider the size of the company along with what you hope to accomplish using IaaS or PaaS when choosing what’s best for you.
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