Cloud ConceptsQuestion 3 of 100
A development team wants to deploy code without managing the underlying servers, operating system patches, or runtime. Which model best fits this need?
a.Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
b.Software as a Service (SaaS)
c.Platform as a Service (PaaS)
d.Colocation hosting
Explanation
PaaS provides a managed platform including the operating system, runtime, and middleware, so developers focus only on their application code and data. The provider handles patching and infrastructure maintenance. This accelerates development while reducing operational burden.
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