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About the SMARTBASE SaaS Service

SAAS
SAAS

Software as a Service

SMARTBASE SaaS connects to a cloud computing platform to make use of the hardware resources you need, configuring those resources and managing access so users can draw on exactly as much as they require.

It also manages the costs of deployment and operation through the cloud-based SMARTBASE PORTAL, providing resources for a service usage fee.
Experience higher productivity and lower costs with Smartbase SaaS!

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Cloud Infrastructure

Cloud infrastructure refers to the hardware and software components that provide cloud computing services. This includes servers, networking, storage, and virtualization technology.

This infrastructure is physically located in a remote data center, providing customers with the computing resources they need.

How Is Cloud Infrastructure Different
from Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing and cloud infrastructure are often used interchangeably. Cloud computing is what lets a company use cloud infrastructure to access managed resources — infrastructure services (IaaS), platform services (PaaS), storage, and networking.

Cloud infrastructure is the physical foundation needed to deliver these services, while cloud computing is the service that, built on that infrastructure, lets users access resources without managing their own infrastructure directly.

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How Does Cloud Infrastructure Work?

Cloud infrastructure relies on virtualization technology to abstract computing and storage capabilities away from the physical servers. This lets companies easily use computing infrastructure without directly managing physical hardware assets.

Servers

The physical servers in cloud infrastructure provide the computing power a service needs. Located in data centers, multiple servers are organized into clusters.

Networking

Network resources transmit the data needed from the cloud and support the connection between users and applications.

Storage

Cloud storage is the infrastructure component that stores files within the cloud, letting users make use of their data anytime, anywhere.

Virtualization

Virtualization is the technology that creates virtual versions of computing resources from physical hardware, allowing multiple virtual systems to be created and managed on a single server.

SMARTBASE Cloud Configurations

There are three basic cloud architectures, each combining cloud infrastructure in a different way.

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Private Cloud

Cloud infrastructure dedicated to a single company's exclusive use. A good fit when security and customization matter most.

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Public Cloud

Cloud infrastructure operated as a resource shared by multiple users and organizations. Lets you scale quickly with no upfront investment.

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Hybrid Cloud

An environment that combines public and private cloud, letting you move flexibly between the resources of both as needed.

What Is a Cloud Infrastructure Delivery Model?

Cloud infrastructure is generally delivered as one of three types, depending on the kind of resources a business needs.

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SaaS (Software as a Service)

A service that lets you use software delivered over the internet right away. It's ready to use directly through a web browser, with no separate installation or maintenance required.

PaaS (Platform as a Service)

A service that provides the platform environment needed for application development — operating system, database, development tools, and more. Developers can focus on development without the burden of managing infrastructure.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)

A service that provides computing infrastructure — servers, storage, networking, and more — in virtualized form. Users can rent exactly the resources they need and configure them freely.

SaaS Features

A Solution You Can Always Access

As long as you have an internet connection, you can access and use it anytime, anywhere.

Faster, More Flexible Updates

New features and updates are applied to the service the moment they're released.

Easy Management

Manage it easily, with no complex installation or maintenance required.

Data Availability

Access data stored in the cloud anytime and use as much of it as you need.

Built-In Analytics

Built-in real-time data analysis lets you view insights without any separate tools.