If you want to start building apps on Azure, you’ve gotta understand this first 👇
The 3 Cloud Computing Types
1) IaaS — Infrastructure as a Service
You’re basically renting cloud hardware.
✅ Microsoft manages: hardware, networking, physical security
🛠️ You manage: OS, configs, patches, updates, maintenance
Azure examples: Virtual Machines, Virtual Network, Disk Storage
2) PaaS — Platform as a Service
You’re renting a ready-to-build platform.
✅ Microsoft manages: infrastructure + OS + security baseline
🔥 You focus on: code + deployment (no OS licensing/patching headaches)
Azure examples: App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database
3) SaaS — Software as a Service
You’re using a fully built product.
✅ Microsoft manages: everything
👤 You manage: user access + configurations
Azure examples: Azure DevOps, Azure Advisor, Cost Management
