When to Deploy SaaS Architecture?

When to Deploy SaaS Architecture?

In My previous article, we discussed the different types of cloud architectures- IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS models. Every architecture model has its own benefits and requires its own considerations. So, how do you decide which would be an optimum fit for your organization’s needs? Here we will consider SaaS deployment and its benefits.

SaaS (Software-As-A-Service) Considerations

SaaS Delivery

SaaS is the most familiar and common form of cloud service. Here, the task of managing software and its deployment is handled by third-party services.

SaaS provides numerous advantages to employees and companies by greatly reducing the time and money spent on tedious tasks such as installing, managing, and upgrading software.

Common   SaaS Scenarios

Some typical environments in which SaaS is deployed to manage IT solutions :

The most familiar SaaS applications for business are customer relationship management applications like Salesforce, productivity software suites like Google Apps, and storage solutions like Box and Dropbox. Other common examples are email, calendaring and office tools (such as Gmail, Yahoo! Mail etc)

SaaS   Advantages

There are many benefits of choosing SaaS:

  •  It is managed from a central location(data centers at provider end, for example) and hosted on a remote server. Thus, infrastructure and maintenance costs are no longer a burden on the consumer
  •  It is easily accessible over the internet with high uptimes
  • Users do not need to be responsible for hardware or software updates, as it is performed automatically

Thus, cost of ownership is greatly reduced. Technical staff is not required at user's premise to install, update and maintain hardware. Also, there is cost reduction in license ownership as it works on a subscription based model.

This article marks the end on my cloud computing series. Your comments and thoughts would be highly valued.

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