Respect and Responsibility

 It is important to respect the IT Infrastructure Components:

privacy of others when using IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, and NaaS
technology.
 Infrastructure as a Service
 Think before you type, as words (IaaS): Cloud computing model
can have lasting consequences. delivering on-demand access to
computing resources like
 Plan before posting or sharing
servers, storage, networking,
information online.
and virtualization.
 Document your actions for
 Software as a Service
accountability and to retrace
(SaaS): Cloud computing model
steps if necessary.
where software applications are
Production vs. Test Environment hosted and executed online,
eliminating the need for local
 Production is where a service installation.
is executed and offered to
users.  Platform as a Service
(PaaS): Cloud computing model
 Test Environment is a virtual where third-party providers
machine mimicking the deliver hardware and software
production environment, used tools for application
for testing and ensuring development over the internet.
changes don't disrupt the
service.  Network as a Service
(NaaS): Cloud service model in
 The more users a service which customers request the
reaches, the more important it networking infrastructure for
becomes to test changes those who don’t want to build
thoroughly. their applications.
 Reproduction Case: It IaaS: Key Points
involves retracing the steps that
led to an unexpected outcome  IaaS offers highly scalable
to identify and fix the problem. computing resources.

What is IT Infrastructure Services?  It eliminates the need for on-

premises infrastructure
 IT Infrastructure services are a management.
crucial part of system
administration.  Pay-as-you-go model reduces
infrastructure costs.
 They help organizations
manage and deliver technology
services to their users.
 Benefits of Network-as-a-service
(NaaS)
1. Scalability: Cloud services are
easily scalable compared to traditional
SaaS: Key Points models and can be easily scaled as
per the user's requirements.
 Provides on-demand access to
software applications, reducing 2. Accessibility: Based on how the
installation and maintenance cloud network is configured, the
costs. application is accessible from
anywhere at any time without a VPN
 Examples: Microsoft Office 365, and independent of the platform or
Google G Suite, Google device used for access.
Workspace.
3. No Maintenance: The
 Offers benefits like reduced IT infrastructure maintenance depends
costs and improved upon the service provider, so the
collaboration. customer does not need to worry after
PaaS: Key Points the updates. NaaS Network as a
Service Benefits of Network-as-a-
 Provides development tools and service (NaaS)
resources for creating and
running applications. 4. Security: NaaS providers make it
possible by providing networking and
 Examples: Heroku, Windows security services such as firewalls.
Azure, Google App Engine, AWS This offers customers a tight
Elastic Beanstalk. integration between network and
network security.
 Frees developers from having to
install in-house hardware and 5. Cost Saving: The customer
software to develop or run a doesn't need to buy, configure and
new application manage the hardware infrastructure;
its cloud provider maintains and
NaaS: Key Points
provides services to the client
 Offers network infrastructure as
a service, simplifying network
management. NaaS Disadvantages
 Examples: Cloudflare, Perimeter  Compatibility issues with legacy
81, Amazon Web Services, systems.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
 Vendor lock-in, potentially
 Advantages: scalability, leading to risks when switching
accessibility, reduced providers.
maintenance, improved
security, and cost savings.  Challenges transitioning large
applications and processes from
on-premises data centers to
NaaS.
Directory Services  Mitigation Strategies:
 Centralize user and computer o Strong authentication and
management in one location. access control
mechanisms.
 Examples: Windows Active
Directory, OpenLDAP. o Data encryption and data
loss prevention
Learning Activities: How IT
measures.
Infrastructure Components Aid
Organizations o Regular security
assessments and
 IaaS: Provides scalable and
vulnerability scans.
cost-effective computing
resources for different business o Compliance audits and
needs, like hosting web certifications.
applications or running data
analysis.  Integration of IaaS, SaaS,
and Naas:
 SaaS: Offers online software
applications, eliminating the o Create a unified and
need for individual installations efficient IT
and simplifying user access. infrastructure:
Leverage different cloud
 NaaS: Simplifies network services for specific
management, allowing needs.
organizations to effectively
manage network resources and o Ensure smooth service
security without the need for delivery: Implement
extensive infrastructure robust integration
investments. processes, manage data
flow between services,
Homework: Security challenges and ensure consistent
and Integration of Cloud Services user experience.
 Security Challenges: o Best Practices: Choose
o Data security and privacy trusted service providers,
implement strong
in cloud environments.
security measures,
o Access control and monitor service
authorization of cloud performance, and ensure
resources. compliance with relevant
regulations.
o Vulnerability
management and
mitigation.
o Compliance requirements
for different regions and
industries.