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A1.1 Computer hardware and operationA1.1.9

Cloud computing services

Describe different types of services in cloud computing

SL + HL≈ 35 minCommand term: DescribePremium

In this lesson

  • Software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
  • How the three approaches differ in real-world scenarios
  • How different degrees of control and flexibility affect resource management and resource availability

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What's inside

  1. LearnComputing as a service
  2. LabWho manages what?
  3. CheckWhich service model?
  4. CheckQuick check
  5. LearnControl, flexibility and resources
  6. ExamWorked exam answer
  7. ReviewMistakes examiners see
  8. Exam practiceExam-style questions

Ends with 5 exam-style questions worth 11 marks, with a self-marking markscheme.