Pilveplatvorme

Pilveplatvorme, also known as cloud platforms, are a suite of services delivered over the internet by cloud computing providers. These platforms offer a range of functionalities, including computing power, storage, databases, networking, and software, allowing businesses and individuals to access and utilize these resources on demand without needing to manage the underlying physical infrastructure.

The core concept behind cloud platforms is the abstraction of hardware and software resources. Instead of purchasing, installing, and maintaining their own servers and applications, users can rent these services from a provider. This model offers significant advantages such as scalability, allowing users to easily adjust their resource consumption based on fluctuating needs, and cost-effectiveness, as users typically pay only for what they use, avoiding large upfront capital expenditures.

Cloud platforms are broadly categorized into three main service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). IaaS provides virtualized computing resources like servers and storage. PaaS offers a development and deployment environment, abstracting away the operating system and underlying infrastructure. SaaS delivers complete software applications over the internet, accessible through a web browser. Leading cloud platform providers include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). These platforms are instrumental in modern digital transformation, enabling agility, innovation, and efficient resource management.