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Types of Cloud Computing Models
Cloud computing operates under various deployment models, including:
Public Cloud: Services are offered to the general public over the internet, maintained by third-party providers.
Private Cloud: Exclusive to a single organization, providing enhanced security.
Hybrid Cloud: A combination of both public and private clouds, allowing for greater flexibility.
Furthermore, cloud services can be categorized based on their function:
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet.
Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers hardware and software tools over the internet, often for application development.