Cloud Computing Cheat Sheet

Core Cloud Concepts

Cloud computing delivers on-demand computing resources over the internet. Key deployment models include public, private, and hybrid cloud, while the three main service models are IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

Key Terms to Remember

Important terms include scalability (ability to handle growing workloads), elasticity (automatically adjusting resources to demand), and the shared responsibility model (dividing security duties between provider and customer).

Quick Reference: Top Providers and Services

The three leading cloud providers are AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, each offering compute, storage, database, networking, and AI/ML services that form the building blocks of modern cloud applications.