THE EVOLUTION AND ARCHITECTURE OF MODERN CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF SERVICE MODELS

Authors

  • Sardar Mohammed Elevate Credit, USA Author

Keywords:

Cloud Healthcare Infrastructure, Electronic Health Record Management, Healthcare Digital Transformation, Medical Data Security Compliance, Healthcare Analytics And AI Integration

Abstract

This article comprehensively examines modern cloud infrastructure, analyzing its foundational components, service models, implementation challenges, and future trajectories. The article investigates the intricate relationships between hardware elements, software solutions, and network architectures that constitute the core of cloud infrastructure while exploring the critical role of hardware abstraction layers in enabling virtualization and resource management. Through a detailed analysis of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Containers as a Service (CaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS), the article reveals distinct architectural patterns, deployment strategies, and operational considerations for each service model. The article encompasses performance metrics, cost considerations, and implementation challenges, including technical constraints, security considerations, integration complexities, and scalability issues. Furthermore, the article explores emerging technologies and industry trends shaping the future of cloud infrastructure, including integrating quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and edge computing solutions. This article contributes to the growing body of knowledge in cloud computing by providing insights into architectural decisions, implementation strategies, and future directions, offering valuable guidance for organizations pursuing cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives.

References

Amazon Web Services, "Amazon Sustainability Report 2023 - AWS Summary," AWS Resources, 2023. [Online] Available: https://sustainability.aboutamazon.com/2023-amazon-sustainability-report-aws-summary.pdf

Microsoft Azure, "What is cloud infrastructure?" Azure Documentation, 2023. [Online] Available: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-cloud-infrastructure#:~:text=Azure%20is%20a%20cloud%20computing,as%20a%20service%20(IaaS).

Google Cloud, "Architecture Framework: Infrastructure Foundation," Google Cloud Documentation, 2023. [Online] Available: https://cloud.google.com/architecture/framework

IBM Cloud, "Cloud Infrastructure Solutions," IBM Cloud Documentation, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.ibm.com/cloud/infrastructure

Red Hat, "Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform Architecture Design Guide" Red Hat Documentation, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.redhat.com/en/resources/openshift-architecture-design-guide-analyst-material

VMware, "Automate, secure and optimize your cloud-native apps and platform," VMware Research, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.vmware.com/solutions/app-platform/cloud-native-platform-operations

Oracle, "Compare OCI with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud" Oracle Cloud Research, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.oracle.com/cloud/service-comparison/

Cisco, "Cisco Cloud Infrastructure" Cisco Research, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.ciscopress.com/store/cisco-cloud-infrastructure-9780137690305

Gartner, "Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Reach Nearly $600 Billion in 2023" Gartner Research, 2023. [Online] Available: https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-04-19-gartner-forecasts-worldwide-public-cloud-end-user-spending-to-reach-nearly-600-billion-in-2023#:~:text=Cloud%20Drives%20Digital%20Business%20Transformation,latest%20forecast%20from%20Gartner%2C%20Inc

Published

2024-12-09

How to Cite

Sardar Mohammed. (2024). THE EVOLUTION AND ARCHITECTURE OF MODERN CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF SERVICE MODELS. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IJCET), 15(6), 1168-1178. https://mylib.in/index.php/IJCET/article/view/1720