Episode 31: Compare Cloud Deployment Models and Service Models Without Fuzzy Definitions

This episode explains cloud concepts in a way that helps A+ candidates separate where a service is hosted from how much of it the customer actually manages. You will compare public, private, hybrid, and community cloud deployment models, then connect those ideas to service models such as Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, and Infrastructure as a Service. The exam expects you to recognize these terms clearly, but real support work also depends on knowing who is responsible for applications, operating systems, storage, networking, and user access in each model. The episode uses practical examples to show why a technician supports a web-based productivity suite differently from a hosted development platform or a rented virtual server environment. It also explains how misunderstandings about ownership, control, and responsibility lead to bad assumptions during troubleshooting. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with. And dont forget Cyberauthor.me for the companion study guide and flash cards!