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    What are the main values of IaaS cloud deployment models?

    By Zoey ZhuSeptember 18, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • IaaS offers scalability and flexibility, allowing businesses to adapt their infrastructure to fluctuating demands without investing in costly physical hardware.
    • It significantly reduces operational costs by eliminating the need for maintaining physical data centres and only charging for resources used.

    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is one of the core service models in cloud computing, offering virtualised computing resources over the internet. It provides a scalable, cost-effective alternative to traditional on-premises infrastructure, enabling organisations to adapt more quickly to changing needs while maintaining security and reliability.

    Scalability and flexibility

    One of the primary benefits of IaaS is its inherent scalability. Businesses can easily expand or reduce their resource usage based on demand. This flexibility ensures they can meet periods of high usage without over-investing in infrastructure, while still having the ability to downscale during quieter times. This adaptability is particularly valuable for startups and businesses experiencing rapid growth.

    Also read: 3 types of IT infrastructure

    Also read: What is logical network topology?

    Cost efficiency

    IaaS greatly reduces the need for upfront capital investment in hardware and infrastructure. By adopting a pay-as-you-go model, businesses only pay for the resources they actually use, avoiding the costs of maintaining, powering, and cooling physical servers. This leads to more predictable expenses and reduced financial risk, especially for companies with varying operational demands.

    Enhanced security and reliability

    IaaS providers typically offer high-level security features, including encryption, firewalls, and access control. Many also have compliance certifications, ensuring that businesses can meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, the infrastructure is managed by expert teams who monitor and maintain the systems around the clock, resulting in greater reliability, fewer outages, and better disaster recovery options.

    Simplified infrastructure management

    IaaS takes the burden of hardware management off internal IT teams, allowing them to focus on more strategic tasks. Providers handle updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting, which reduces the administrative overhead for businesses. This also allows IT departments to focus on innovation and other critical functions rather than day-to-day infrastructure management.

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    Zoey Zhu
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    Zoey Zhu is a news reporter at Blue Tech Wave media specialised in tech trends. She got a Master degree from University College London. Send emails to z.zhu@btw.media.

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