Models of cloud computing

Cloud service providers (CSPs) offer 3 service models and 4 deployment models. Service models provide customers with options to access a CSP’s services, while deployment models offer customers different ways of using them. This publication provides an overview of the different models of cloud computing , allowing you to choose the best option for your organization.

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Title (French)	Modèles d’informatique en nuage
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Open Canada Date Published	2025-07-28 00:00:00
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Open Canada Subject	["economics_and_industry", "education_and_training", "government_and_politics", "information_and_communications", "science_and_technology"]
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