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Explain the key differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, focusing on the level of control the consumer has over the underlying infrastructure.
Strong Interview Answer
IaaS provides the most control, allowing the consumer to manage the OS and applications, while PaaS offers a managed platform, and SaaS delivers a fully managed application. The scenario requires control over the OS and applications, making IaaS the best fit.
What to Listen For
- consumer control
- infrastructure management
- OS management
- application management
Caution
Avoid simply listing the models. Focus on the implications of each model for the scenario.