When I first started learning cloud computing, I kept hearing terms like Azure, AWS, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. It felt like everyone already understood the language except me.

The good news is that cloud computing is much simpler than it initially sounds.

In this article, I'll break down the fundamentals of cloud computing, the different deployment models, the benefits of the cloud, and the major service types that power modern IT environments.

What Is Cloud Computing?

Cloud computing is the delivery of computing services over the internet. Instead of buying and maintaining physical servers, organizations can access resources such as: