Episode 16 — Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Explained
Infrastructure as a Service, or IaaS, is the most fundamental layer of cloud computing, providing virtualized hardware resources that customers can configure as needed. This episode clarifies how IaaS delivers compute, storage, and networking capabilities without requiring ownership of physical infrastructure. Learners discover how Azure’s virtual machines, virtual networks, and load balancers exemplify IaaS, offering the flexibility to install and manage operating systems, middleware, and applications. This model appeals to organizations transitioning from on-premises environments because it mirrors familiar architectures while removing the burden of maintaining hardware. For exam candidates, understanding where Microsoft’s responsibility ends and where the customer’s begins is essential to mastering AZ-900’s service model objectives.
The episode explores practical IaaS scenarios, such as hosting legacy applications, building development sandboxes, and creating disaster recovery environments. These examples highlight IaaS’s advantages in control and customization, as well as its trade-offs—namely, increased management effort compared to more abstracted services like PaaS or SaaS. Azure’s scalability and global reach make IaaS ideal for workloads that demand both autonomy and performance tuning. By the end, listeners will grasp how this service layer forms the foundation of all other Azure offerings, serving as the bridge between traditional datacenters and modern cloud ecosystems. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
