We use cloud computing services quite a lot nowadays, yet many people don’t have a clear picture of the cloud structure in mind. This is what the cloud pyramid looks like.
The cloud structure regardless of the cloud computing model chosen (be it public, private or hybrid cloud) can be split into three layers: SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. We will take a closer look at each of these layers below.
SAAS OR SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE
This is the software delivery method where the product or service provider hosts it in the cloud, manages all the support operations, and the end users get the functionality they need. This applies to literally any cloud-based app or service the end users face, be it Facebook, Google Drive, Airbnb or Uber.
