Cloud ConceptsQuestion 2 of 100
In which cloud service model does the provider deliver a complete, ready-to-use application over the internet, such as a hosted email or CRM product?
a.Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b.Software as a Service (SaaS)
c.Platform as a Service (PaaS)
d.Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
Explanation
SaaS delivers finished software that users simply consume, usually through a web browser. The provider manages everything from the hardware up to the application itself. Customers only configure settings and manage their own data and users.
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