Cloud Computing Basics: AWS, Azure, and GCP
Cloud computing has revolutionized the way businesses build and deploy applications. Gone are the days of bulky servers and rigid infrastructure. Today, companies of all sizes rely on cloud platforms to scale efficiently, innovate faster, and reduce operational costs. In this post, let’s break down the core concepts of cloud computing and explore how the three dominant players— Amazon Web Services (AWS) , Microsoft Azure , and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) —stack up. What is Cloud Computing? Cloud computing delivers computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the internet (“the cloud”). This allows for on-demand access , pay-as-you-go pricing , and scalable infrastructure without the need for physical hardware. Key Cloud Computing Models 1. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) Provides virtual machines, storage, and networking. Example: AWS EC2, Azure Virtual Machines, GCP Compute Engine. 2. PaaS (Platform as a Service) Offers a platform ...