Cloud architecture also known as cloud computing, encompasses a broad range of cloud-based models. The computing resource shared via a network is compiled using virtualization technology. Most developers/marketers are familiar with the three services:
SaaS architecture is a cloud provider proving a variety of functions like databases, servers, application code in the form of service
IaaS in simpler terms, it is a third-party provider that provides the organization with the necessary infrastructures such as servers, networks/storage devices, and so on
IaaS allows the organization to scale up or down on their storage according to their requirements demand and pay accordingly. It is commonly used by companies providing disaster recovery services.
SaaS architecture is a service provider proving software developers with a complete platform to use. Clients using this type of cloud provider runs their application using the cloud provider’s infrastructure.
Cloud Computing is divided into front-end and back-end platforms;
The front end is used by the clients through the client-side applications and interfaces to access the cloud-based service. Furthermore, it includes components like networks, web applications, and web browsers. The heavy load is easily processed by the client-side device this is due to cloud taking and process the entire heavy load
The back end is used by the service provider to empower the frontend architecture. The cloud service providers use this to manage the data storage, virtual machines, security mechanism, servers, control centers, etc.
Cloud computing solves latency issues and increases speed, this is due to its ability to improve data processing requirements. When compared to on-premise servers which will need a physical upgrade according to the data processing requirements needed for an upgrade.
Cloud-based architecture exempts the needs of the traditional on-premise system such as its reliance on servers, data centers, and a team of developers to maintain it thus reducing its operating costs.
Cloud-based computing helps businesses to easily scale up or down on their cloud resources by changing their usage plan. This provides a level of flexibility that is ideal for companies with growing or fluctuating demands, thus giving them a competitive advantage.
In businesses regardless of their size are bound to encounter an unexpected situation, this makes data recovery and security important. Cloud-based systems can help in storing backup data while limiting the risk of hardware getting lost or stolen as data is being stored in the cloud instead of physical hardware thus data restriction is still online regardless of the device's condition.
Cloud computing enables teams to work remotely through it, the team is able to access, download, upload, edit content anywhere and anytime which equates to better collaboration as they are able to modify and input content while being in different locations.