Cloud Services Tools of 2024
Microsoft Azure
Brief
Microsoft Azure is a set of cloud services created by Microsoft to help businesses build, manage, and deploy applications on a global network using their favorite tools and frameworks. Introduced in February 2010 as "Windows Azure" and later renamed to "Microsoft Azure" in March 2014, it offers a wide range of functionalities.
Google Cloud Platform
Brief
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is a suite of cloud computing services provided by Google that offers a wide range of infrastructure and platform services for businesses, developers, and individuals. It provides highly scalable and flexible computing resources, storage options, and various tools to build, deploy, and manage applications and services in the cloud.
Amazon Web Services
Brief
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive, evolving cloud computing platform provided by Amazon. It features a mixture of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and packaged Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. AWS services can offer organizations tools such as compute power, database storage, and content delivery services.
Alibaba Cloud
Brief
Alibaba Cloud, also known as Aliyun, is the cloud computing and data intelligence arm of Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest e-commerce and technology conglomerates. Established in 2009, Alibaba Cloud provides a comprehensive suite of cloud services to businesses and individuals worldwide.
DigitalOcean
Brief
DigitalOcean is a prominent cloud infrastructure provider that offers scalable and reliable cloud computing services. Founded in 2011, DigitalOcean has gained popularity for its user-friendly interface, affordability, and developer-centric approach. It caters primarily to developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, providing them with the tools and resources needed to build, deploy, and scale applications and websites.