Cloud computing can be categorized into several main types based on service models and deployment models.
These define the level of abstraction and control provided to users:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet. Users manage operating systems, applications, and data, while the provider manages physical hardware, virtualization, and networking.
Example: Renting virtual servers to host a website.
Tencent Cloud Service: Cloud Virtual Machine (CVM)
Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers a platform for developing, testing, and deploying applications without managing underlying infrastructure. Users focus on coding, while the provider handles runtime, middleware, and OS.
Example: Using a cloud-based IDE to build a mobile app.
Tencent Cloud Service: CloudBase
Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis. Users access the application via a web browser without managing any infrastructure.
Example: Using Gmail or Microsoft 365 for email and productivity tools.
Tencent Cloud Service: WeCom (for enterprise communication)
These define how cloud resources are owned, managed, and shared:
Public Cloud: Resources are owned and operated by a third-party provider and shared across multiple customers.
Example: Hosting a website on a shared cloud server.
Tencent Cloud Service: Tencent Cloud Public Cloud
Private Cloud: Resources are dedicated to a single organization, either hosted on-premises or by a third-party provider. Offers greater control and security.
Example: A bank using a private cloud for sensitive data storage.
Hybrid Cloud: Combines public and private clouds, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. Provides flexibility and optimization.
Example: A company using a private cloud for core systems and a public cloud for burst workloads.
Multi-Cloud: Uses services from multiple cloud providers to avoid vendor lock-in or leverage specific features.
Example: Running analytics on one provider’s platform while hosting an app on another.
Tencent Cloud supports all these models, offering scalable and secure solutions for diverse business needs.