Cloud ConceptsQuestion 1 of 100
Which cloud service model gives you the most control over the operating system, networking, and installed software, while the provider manages only the physical hardware?
a.Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b.Platform as a Service (PaaS)
c.Software as a Service (SaaS)
d.Function as a Service (FaaS)
Explanation
IaaS provides virtualized compute, storage, and networking, leaving the customer responsible for the operating system and everything above it. The provider only manages the underlying physical infrastructure. This gives the greatest flexibility but also the most administrative overhead.
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