Unit 3

Overview of Major Cloud

Service Providers
 Introduction

Definition: Cloud service providers (CSPs) are companies that

offer a variety of cloud computing services, including computing
power, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine
learning, and more. These services are delivered over the
internet, allowing users to access and use computing resources
without the need for extensive on-premises infrastructure.
Role in Cloud Computing

Facilitating Cloud Adoption: CSPs play a pivotal role in

enabling businesses and individuals to adopt cloud
computing, transforming traditional IT approaches.

Global Infrastructure: They provide a global infrastructure of

data centers that users can leverage to deploy and run
applications, store data, and access various services.
 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):
Key Components of Cloud
Provides virtualized computing
Services
resources over the internet.

Platform as a Service (PaaS):

Software as a Service (SaaS):
Offers a platform for developing,
Delivers software applications
testing, and deploying
over the internet on a
applications without managing
subscription basis.
underlying infrastructure.
 Scalability: Users can easily
Advantages of Cloud
scale resources up or down
Computing
based on demand.

Cost-Efficiency: Pay-as-you- Flexibility: Cloud services

go models reduce upfront offer flexibility in terms of
costs, and users only pay for infrastructure, services, and
the resources they consume. geographic locations.

Key Offerings: Infrastructure

Major Players: AWS (Amazon
as a Service (IaaS), Platform
Web Services), Azure
as a Service (PaaS), Software
(Microsoft), Google Cloud.
as a Service (SaaS).
AWS Introduction to AWS
Overview of Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Introduction: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive and widely

used cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. Launched in 2006, AWS
has become a leader in the cloud services market.

Founding Philosophy: AWS was built on Amazon's experience in managing

large-scale, global e-commerce infrastructure, and it extends its expertise to
offer a range of cloud services to businesses, developers, and individuals.
 Databases: AWS offers a
Machine Learning: AWS
Computing Power: AWS variety of managed database And More: The AWS service
Storage: Services like provides machine learning
provides scalable computing services, including Amazon portfolio extends to
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage services, such as Amazon
Services resources through virtual RDS (Relational Database analytics, IoT, security,
Service) offer scalable and SageMaker, for building,
servers known as Amazon Service) and Amazon networking, content delivery,
durable object storage. training, and deploying
EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud). DynamoDB (NoSQL and other domains.
machine learning models.
database).
KEY FEATURES GLOBAL REACH: AWS HAS A VAST EXTENSIVE SERVICE OFFERINGS: AWS STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT: AWS
GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE WITH DATA OFFERS A BROAD AND DEEP SET OF HAS A LARGE AND ACTIVE USER
CENTERS STRATEGICALLY LOCATED SERVICES, COVERING VIRTUALLY EVERY COMMUNITY, PROVIDING FORUMS,
AROUND THE WORLD. THIS ENABLES ASPECT OF IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND DOCUMENTATION, AND A WEALTH OF
USERS TO DEPLOY APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT. RESOURCES. THIS COMMUNITY SUPPORT
SERVICES CLOSE TO THEIR END-USERS, FOSTERS COLLABORATION, PROBLEM-
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE AND SOLVING, AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING
REDUCING LATENCY. AMONG AWS USERS.
Market Leadership

Market Share: AWS is a market leader, holding a significant share

in the cloud services market.

Customer Base: It serves a diverse customer base, including

startups, enterprises, government agencies, and non-profit
organizations.
Customer Success Stories

Case Studies - Successful

Implementations on AWS
Netflix

AWS Services Used: Netflix heavily relies on AWS for its streaming services. AWS
provides the necessary scalability and flexibility to handle a massive number of
streaming requests from users worldwide.

Outcome: Netflix has successfully transformed itself from a DVD rental service to a
global streaming giant, offering high-quality content to millions of subscribers.
Airbnb

AWS Services Used: Airbnb utilizes AWS for various services,

including Amazon S3 for storage, Amazon EC2 for computing power,
and Amazon RDS for database management.

Outcome: AWS has supported Airbnb's rapid growth by providing a

scalable and reliable infrastructure, enabling the platform to handle
a large volume of user data, bookings, and transactions.
• Use Cases - AWS Driving Digital Transformation
Healthcare

AWS Services Leveraged: AWS is used in

healthcare for secure storage (Amazon S3), data
analytics (Amazon Redshift), and machine
learning (Amazon Comprehend Medical).

Outcome: AWS facilitates digital transformation

in healthcare by enabling organizations to store
and analyse patient data securely, derive
insights, and improve patient care through
innovative technologies.
Financial Services

AWS Services Leveraged: Financial

institutions use AWS for data storage
(Amazon S3), computing power (Amazon
EC2), and security services (AWS Key
Management Service).

Outcome: AWS supports financial

organizations in modernizing their IT
infrastructure, enhancing security, and
enabling innovative financial services, such as
mobile banking and online transactions.
Manufacturing

AWS Services Leveraged: AWS IoT services,

machine learning (Amazon SageMaker), and
analytics (Amazon Kinesis) are utilized in
manufacturing for predictive maintenance
and process optimization.

Outcome: AWS helps manufacturers

implement Industry 4.0 initiatives, improving
efficiency, reducing downtime, and
enhancing overall production processes.
Education

AWS Services Leveraged: Educational

institutions leverage AWS for cloud-based
learning platforms, storage solutions, and
machine learning for personalized
education.

Outcome: AWS facilitates digital education

by providing scalable and accessible
resources, enabling institutions to deliver
high-quality learning experiences to
students globally.
 By showcasing real-world case
studies and use cases, businesses By understanding AWS's extensive
can understand how AWS has been service offerings, key features, and
instrumental in driving digital global presence, businesses can
transformation and innovation make informed decisions about
across diverse industries, inspiring leveraging AWS to meet their
them to explore and implement specific cloud computing needs.
similar solutions.
Azure

Introduction to Azure
Overview of Microsoft Azure

Introduction: Microsoft Azure, commonly referred to as Azure, is a cloud

computing platform and service offered by Microsoft. Launched in 2010, Azure
has become one of the major players in the cloud services market.

Scope

Azure provides a wide range of cloud services, catering to the needs of businesses,
developers, and IT professionals for building, deploying, and managing
applications through Microsoft's global network of data centers.
Services

Comprehensive Including

Virtual Machines: Azure offers scalable and flexible virtual machines (VMs) to support various workloads and applications.

Databases: Azure provides managed database services such as Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos DB to meet diverse
data storage and retrieval needs.

AI (Artificial Intelligence): Azure AI services enable the development and integration of machine learning models, natural
language processing, and computer vision.

IoT (Internet of Things): Azure IoT services allow the creation and management of IoT applications, connecting devices and
extracting insights from data.
 Key Features

Integration with Microsoft Products: Azure seamlessly

integrates with a wide range of Microsoft products and
services, providing a cohesive experience for users
already using Microsoft solutions such as Windows
Server, Active Directory, and Office 365.

Hybrid Cloud Capabilities: Azure supports hybrid cloud

scenarios, allowing businesses to integrate on-premises
infrastructure with the cloud. Azure's hybrid capabilities
enable a consistent and unified environment across
both on-premises and cloud resources.
 Global Presence: Azure operates in
Customer Base: Azure has gained
numerous regions worldwide,
popularity across a diverse customer
Market Position offering a global network of data
base, including enterprises, startups,
centers to deliver reliable and
and government organizations.
performant services.

Enterprise Focus: Azure has a strong

Innovation: Microsoft continually
focus on enterprise solutions,
invests in Azure's innovation,
providing services and features that
Strategic Focus introducing new services and
cater to the needs of large
features to keep pace with evolving
organizations with complex IT
technology trends.
requirements.
Customer Success Stories Case Studies - Successful
Implementations on Azure
UBS (Union Bank of Switzerland)

Azure Services Used: Azure's cloud services, including virtual machines and
Azure Active Directory.

Outcome: UBS adopted Azure for its cloud strategy, leading to increased agility,
scalability, and improved collaboration across the organization. Azure's hybrid
capabilities allowed UBS to seamlessly integrate with their existing
infrastructure.
Johnson Controls:

Azure Services Used: Azure IoT Hub for managing and scaling IoT
devices, Azure Stream Analytics for real-time data processing.

Outcome: Johnson Controls leveraged Azure for its Building Efficiency

solutions, enhancing energy efficiency and providing predictive
maintenance for HVAC systems. Azure's IoT capabilities played a crucial
role in the success of their smart building initiatives.
Use Cases - Azure Driving
Digital Transformation
Retail Industry: Azure Services Leveraged: Azure AI for personalized Outcome: Azure enables retailers to enhance
shopping experiences, Azure Synapse Analytics for customer experiences through personalized
data warehousing, and Azure DevOps for recommendations, optimize supply chain
continuous integration and delivery. management, and improve operational efficiency
 Outcome: Azure supports
Azure Services Leveraged: Azure
healthcare organizations in
Health Bot for patient
transforming patient care by
engagement, Azure Machine
Healthcare: providing secure, AI-driven
Learning for predictive analytics,
solutions for telemedicine,
and Azure Security Center for
patient monitoring, and data
healthcare data protection.
analytics.
Manufacturing: Azure Services Leveraged: Azure IoT Hub for device Outcome: Azure empowers manufacturers to
connectivity, Azure Digital Twins for modeling and implement smart manufacturing processes,
simulation, and Azure Machine Learning for optimizing production, reducing downtime, and
predictive maintenance. ensuring quality through predictive maintenance
Financial Services: Azure Services Leveraged: Azure Blockchain Service Outcome: Azure supports financial institutions in
for secure financial transactions, Azure Synapse modernizing their operations, ensuring data
Analytics for data analytics, and Azure Active security, and facilitating innovative financial services
Directory for identity management. like blockchain-based transactions.
By showcasing real-world case
studies and use cases, businesses
can gain insights into how Azure
has been successfully
implemented across various
industries, driving digital
transformation and innovation.
These examples demonstrate the
versatility and impact of Azure in
addressing diverse business
needs and challenges.
GOOGLE CLOUD INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE
CLOUD PLATFORM (GCP)
 Introduction: Google Cloud Platform
(GCP) is a suite of cloud computing
services provided by Google.
Overview of Google Cloud Platform Launched in 2008, GCP offers a broad
(GCP) set of infrastructure and platform
services, empowering businesses,
developers, and data scientists to
build, deploy, and scale applications.
Services

Computing: GCP provides computing resources through services like

Google Compute Engine (virtual machines) and Google Kubernetes
Engine (containerized applications).

Storage: GCP offers scalable and durable storage solutions, including

Google Cloud Storage for object storage and Cloud SQL for managed
relational databases.

Machine Learning: GCP is known for its robust machine learning

services, such as TensorFlow for deep learning, AutoML for
automated machine learning, and AI Platform for model
deployment.

Data Analytics: GCP provides comprehensive data analytics services,

including BigQuery for real-time analytics, Dataflow for stream and
batch processing, and Dataprep for data preparation.
 Emphasis on Data Analytics: GCP places
a strong emphasis on data analytics,
Key Features providing services that enable businesses
to derive meaningful insights from their
data.

Machine Learning Capabilities: GCP is Open-Source Technologies: GCP

renowned for its powerful and accessible embraces open-source technologies,
machine learning capabilities, making it a allowing users to leverage popular
preferred choice for organizations looking frameworks like Kubernetes for container
to integrate AI and ML into their orchestration and Apache Beam for data
applications. processing.
 Customer Base: GCP serves a diverse Innovation: Google's reputation for
customer base, including startups, innovation is reflected in GCP, with
Market Position
enterprises, and research continuous updates and additions to
institutions. its service offerings.

Data-Driven Solutions: GCP is

Openness and Flexibility: GCP's open
designed to deliver data-driven
and flexible approach allows users to
solutions, enabling businesses to
Slide: Strategic Focus choose from a variety of
make informed decisions through
programming languages,
advanced analytics and machine
frameworks, and tools.
learning.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS CASE STUDIES - SUCCESSFUL
STORIES IMPLEMENTATIONS ON GCP
Spotify:

GCP Services Used: Spotify utilizes several

GCP services, including Google Cloud
Storage for data storage, BigQuery for data
analytics, and Kubernetes Engine for
container orchestration.

Outcome: GCP has helped Spotify handle

large-scale data processing, optimize
storage costs, and efficiently manage
containerized workloads, contributing to
an enhanced user experience.
Snap Inc. (Snapchat):

GCP Services Used: Snap relies on GCP for

various services, including Google Cloud
Pub/Sub for messaging, Google Cloud
Firestore for real-time data synchronization,
and TensorFlow for machine learning.

Outcome: GCP's scalable and reliable services

support Snap in delivering real-time
communication, multimedia sharing, and
augmented reality experiences to millions of
users worldwide.
Use Cases - GCP Driving
Digital Transformation
Media and Entertainment: GCP Services Leveraged: GCP's data analytics services Outcome: GCP empowers media and entertainment
(BigQuery), storage solutions (Cloud Storage), and companies to analyze viewer preferences, optimize
machine learning tools are utilized for content content delivery, and enhance user engagement
recommendation, audience analytics, and video through personalized recommendations.
processing.
RETAIL AND E-COMMERCE: GCP SERVICES LEVERAGED: GOOGLE CLOUD'S RETAIL OUTCOME: GCP ENABLES RETAILERS TO LEVERAGE
SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING RECOMMENDATIONS AI AND MACHINE LEARNING FOR PERSONALIZED PRODUCT
BIGQUERY, ARE EMPLOYED FOR PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS, INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION, AND
SHOPPING EXPERIENCES AND REAL-TIME ANALYTICS. DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION.
 GCP Services Leveraged: GCP's Outcome: GCP supports healthcare
Healthcare API, machine learning organizations in securely managing
tools, and BigQuery for data analytics and analyzing sensitive patient data,
Healthcare and Life Sciences:
are used for healthcare data facilitating collaborative research,
interoperability, medical imaging and accelerating advancements in
analysis, and drug discovery. medical science.
Comparison Matrix - AWS, Azure,
Google Cloud

Criteria: Performance, Global

Reach, Pricing, Service Offerings,
Integration.
Feature AWS Azure Google Cloud
Market Share (Q1 2023) 32% 23% 10%

Global Reach 31 Regions, 99 Availability Zones 54 Regions, 163 Availability Zones 34 Regions, 103 Zones

Compute Services EC2, Lambda, Fargate VMs, App Service, Functions Compute Engine, Cloud Functions, Kubernetes Engine

Storage S3, EBS, Glacier Blob Storage, Azure Files, Managed Disks Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Persistent Disk

Networking VPC, Direct Connect, Route 53 Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Traffic Manager Virtual Private Cloud, Cloud CDN, Cloud Interconnect

Database Services RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB SQL Database, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Firestore

Analytics & Machine Learning Redshift, SageMaker, EMR Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks BigQuery, Cloud AI Platform, Vertex AI

Containerization ECS, EKS AKS, Azure Container Instances GKE, Cloud Run

Security & Compliance IAM, GuardDuty, Inspector Azure AD, Sentinel, Key Vault IAM, Cloud Identity, Security Command Center

Developer Tools Cloud9, CodeCommit, CodePipeline Visual Studio Code, DevOps Services, Azure Repos Cloud Code, Cloud Build, Cloud Deploy

Pricing Pay-as-you-go, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans Pay-as-you-go, Reserved VMs, Azure Hybrid Benefit Pay-as-you-go, Committed Use Discounts, Sustained Use Discounts

Strengths Extensive service catalog, global reach, mature platform Deep integration with Microsoft products, strong hybrid capabilities Strong open-source focus, advanced data analytics & AI

Weaknesses Complex pricing structure, can be less user-friendly Vendor lock-in concerns, higher price for some services Less mature platform compared to AWS & Azure

Best for Enterprises with diverse needs, companies using Microsoft products Hybrid cloud deployments, data-driven organizations Startups, developers, AI and machine learning projects

Matrix Format: Table comparing each provider

across the selected criteria.
 Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

Compare AWS and Azure services to Google Cloud: https://cloud.google.com/docs/get-started/aws-azure-gcp-

service-comparison

Cloud Pricing Comparison: AWS vs. Azure vs. Google Cloud Platform in 2024: https://cast.ai/blog/cloud-
pricing-comparison-aws-vs-azure-vs-google-cloud-platform/

AWS vs. Azure vs. Google Cloud: Comparison, Benefits, and Use Cases: https://www.coursera.org/articles/aws-
vs-azure-vs-google-cloud
SPECIALIZED CLOUD PROVIDERS INTRODUCTION: WE WILL GIVE
OVERVIEW OF SPECIALIZED PROVIDERS
LIKE ORACLE CLOUD, ALIBABA CLOUD
Oracle Cloud

Oracle Cloud Overview:

A comprehensive cloud computing

platform offering a wide range of services,
including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS),
Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software
as a Service (SaaS).
 A global leader in enterprise
cloud solutions with a proven
Trusted Leader:
track record of reliability,
security, and innovation.
 Security: Robust security measures,
Scalability: Easily scale resources up
including encryption, identity
or down to meet changing business
Key Features management, and advanced threat
needs, ensuring optimal
detection, to safeguard your data
performance and cost efficiency.
and applications.

Extensive portfolio of services

covering database, analytics,
Comprehensive Services
machine learning, storage,
networking, and more.
 Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go
pricing model, eliminating the
Benefits of Oracle Cloud need for large upfront
investments. Optimize costs with
flexible pricing options.

Innovation and Agility: Rapidly Global Reach: Data centers

develop, test, and deploy strategically located worldwide,
applications with agility. Leverage providing low-latency access and
cutting-edge technologies to stay compliance with regional data
ahead in the digital landscape. residency requirements.
 Enterprise Applications: Run
and optimize Oracle
Use Cases applications seamlessly in the
cloud for improved
performance and scalability.

Big Data and Analytics: Harness Hybrid Cloud Deployment:

the power of big data analytics Easily integrate on-premises
with Oracle Cloud's robust infrastructure with Oracle Cloud
capabilities for data processing for a flexible and hybrid
and insights. approach to IT.
 Emphasis on
Target Markets:
database services,
Enterprises with a
Unique Offerings enterprise
focus on database-
applications, and
centric applications.
cloud infrastructure.
ALIBABA CLOUD OVERVIEW: INTRODUCTION
TO ALIBABA CLOUD
 Alibaba Cloud Overview:

A leading cloud service provider offering a comprehensive suite of cloud computing services, including
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

Global Presence:

With data centers strategically located worldwide, Alibaba Cloud provides global accessibility and
compliance with data residency requirements.
Key Features

Elastic Computing: Easily scale resources up or down based on demand, ensuring flexibility, and
optimal performance.

Security and Compliance: Robust security measures, including data encryption, identity
management, and compliance certifications, to safeguard your data and meet industry standards.

Comprehensive Services: A diverse range of services covering computing, storage, databases,

networking, analytics, and more.
 Cost Efficiency: Flexible and competitive
pricing models, enabling cost
Benefits of Alibaba Cloud optimization based on actual usage. Pay-
as-you-go and subscription options
available.

Innovation and Technology Leadership:

Developer-Friendly: User-friendly
Stay at the forefront of technology with
interfaces, extensive documentation,
Alibaba Cloud's commitment to
and developer tools to streamline
innovation, including advanced
application development and
technologies like artificial intelligence,
deployment.
machine learning, and IoT.
 Use Cases

E-commerce and Retail Solutions: Leverage Alibaba Cloud to power e-commerce platforms and retail
solutions with high performance, scalability, and reliability.

Big Data and Analytics: Harness the power of big data for actionable insights using Alibaba Cloud's advanced
analytics and processing capabilities.

Global Expansion: Support your business's global expansion with Alibaba Cloud's international data centers
and seamless cross-border services.
Unique Offerings

Strong presence in the Asian market,

extensive range of cloud services.

Target Markets: Businesses looking to

enter or expand in the Asian market.
SERVICE MODELS SUITABILITY EXPLORING WHICH SERVICE MODELS (IAAS,
PAAS, SAAS) ARE SUITABLE FOR DIFFERENT
BUSINESS NEEDS.
Infrastructure as a Service
Suitable for:
(IaaS)

Organizations requiring
Businesses with varying
control over the operating
infrastructure needs and
system, applications, and
workloads.
networking components.
Use Cases

Development and testing environments.

Hosting and managing virtual machines.

Scalable storage solutions.

Disaster recovery and backup services.

BENEFITS FLEXIBILITY TO CUSTOMIZE AND SCALABILITY BASED ON COST-EFFECTIVE FOR VARIABLE
CONTROL THE UNDERLYING DEMAND. WORKLOADS.
INFRASTRUCTURE.
Platform as a Service (PaaS) Suitable for

Development teams focusing

Businesses seeking to
on building and deploying
accelerate the development
applications without managing
lifecycle.
underlying infrastructure.
Use Cases

Application development and deployment.

Database management and integration.

Integration with third-party services.

Streamlined DevOps processes.

Benefits

Simplified application development and

deployment.

Reduced administrative tasks.

Collaboration and integration with other services.

Software as a Service (SaaS) Suitable for

Businesses looking for ready-

Organizations aiming for
to-use applications without
quick deployment and
managing infrastructure or
accessibility from any device.
development.
Use Cases

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.

Collaboration tools and office applications.

Email and communication services.

Benefits

Immediate access to fully functional applications.

Reduced IT management overhead.

Automatic updates and maintenance.

Considerations Scalability

Control Maintenance

Development
Requirements.