Cloud Deployment

Chapter 1: Introduction to Cloud Deployment

1.1 What is Cloud Deployment?

Cloud deployment involves hosting applications and services on cloud platforms instead of traditional on-premises infrastructure.

Cloud Benefits:

• Scalability: Scale resources up or down as needed
• Cost-Effective: Pay only for what you use
• Reliability: High availability and uptime
• Global Reach: Deploy to multiple regions
• Managed Services: Reduce operational overhead

1.2 Cloud Deployment Models

Different deployment models suit different needs.

• Public Cloud: Shared infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Private Cloud: Dedicated infrastructure
• Hybrid Cloud: Combination of public and private
• Multi-Cloud: Use multiple cloud providers

1.3 Cloud Service Models

• IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service
• PaaS - Platform as a Service
• SaaS - Software as a Service