Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources—such as servers, storage, networking, and operating systems—over the internet. Instead of managing physical hardware, businesses rent scalable infrastructure from cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. IaaS offers flexibility, cost-efficiency, and on-demand scaling, making it ideal for hosting applications, running virtual machines, supporting DevOps workflows, and powering enterprise workloads.
Glossary · I
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
A cloud computing model that provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including servers, storage, and networking infrastructure.
More terms starting with I
- IDE (Integrated Development Environment)A software application that provides comprehensive tools for software development, including code editor, debugger, and build automation in a single interface.
- In-memory databaseA database management system that primarily relies on main memory for data storage, providing faster data access compared to disk-based databases.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)The practice of managing and provisioning computing infrastructure through machine-readable definition files rather than physical hardware configuration or interactive tools.
- IntegrationThe process of combining different software systems and applications to work together, enabling data sharing and coordinated functionality across platforms.
- IterationA single development cycle in an iterative process where software is built, tested, and refined incrementally to improve quality and functionality over time.