NexQloud Knowledge Base

1. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
   • Nexqloud's Role: We provide the fundamental building blocks: virtual machines, storage, and networking. We ensure the hardware is secure, resilient, and available.
   • Your Role: You are responsible for everything that runs on that infrastructure: the operating system, runtime environments, applications, and data. It's like renting a plot of land—you build and maintain the house yourself.
   • Nexqloud Example: Nexqloud Virtual Machines.
   • Best for: Organizations that need the flexibility and control of a traditional data center without the physical hardware, or for migrating existing applications with minimal changes.
2. Containers as a Service (CaaS)
   • Nexqloud's Role: We provide a managed platform to run and orchestrate containers (e.g., Docker containers). We manage the underlying servers, the container runtime, and the Kubernetes control plane.
   • Your Role: You package your application into containers and define how they should run and scale. You manage the application and data, but not the OS or the orchestration software itself.
   • Nexqloud Example: Nexqloud Kubernetes Engine (NKE).
   • Best for: Modern, cloud-native applications built with microservices. CaaS offers an excellent balance of control and operational simplicity, ensuring application portability across environments.
3. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
   • Nexqloud's Role: We provide a complete development and deployment environment. We manage the entire underlying stack, from servers and OS to middleware and runtime.
   • Your Role: You are only responsible for your application code and its data. You simply deploy your code, and the platform handles everything else—scaling, patching, and load balancing.
   • Nexqloud Example: Nexqloud App Engine (a serverless PaaS).
   • Best for: Development teams that want to maximize productivity and speed, focusing purely on writing business logic without any infrastructure management.
4. Software as a Service (SaaS)
   • Nexqloud's Role: We deliver a fully functional, ready-to-use application over the internet. We manage everything: the infrastructure, platform, and software.
   • Your Role: You just use the application. Your responsibility is typically limited to user management and your own data within the app.
   • Nexqloud Example: Nexqloud Workspace (for collaboration tools).
   • Best for: Consuming standard business applications (e.g., email, CRM) where you want zero maintenance overhead.

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