Platform as a Service (PaaS)
This cloud computing service is an advanced version of IaaS. Apart from just providing the IT infrastructure, PaaS also provides the computing platform and solution stack as a service. PaaS is a cloud computing service that provides developers with a framework that can be used for building custom applications.
Platform as a Service lets software developers build custom applications online without worrying about data storage, serving, and management.
Examples of PaaS Cloud Computing Services:
- Microsoft Azure
- AWS Elastic Beanstalk
- Force.com. by Salesforce
- Google App Engine
- Rackspace Cloud Sites
- OpenShift
- Apache Stratos
Features and Benefits of IaaS Cloud Computing Service:
- PaaS makes software development easy even for non-experts, as anybody can develop an application through the web browser with just a single click functionality.
- The users do not need to upgrade or update the infrastructure as the PaaS service provider handles all the update patches, upgrades, and regular software maintenance.
- PaaS provides location independence as developers in different locations can work together on the same application build.
- There is no need to invest in physical infrastructure or expertise required to manage it; an example would be SAP. The ability to rent virtual IT infrastructure brings excellent user cost benefits.
