Question

how does paas differ from saas? choose all that apply. it delivers \building\ software and is not end user-ready applications; delivers ready to use apps via the internet; it is customizable; provides storage and networking needs

Explanation:

1. Recall the definitions of PaaS (Platform - as - a - Service) and SaaS (Software - as - a - Service):

• PaaS provides a platform for developers to build applications. It delivers “building” software (tools and environment for development) and is not end - user - ready applications. SaaS delivers ready - to - use applications over the internet.
• PaaS is customizable as developers can build and customize applications on the provided platform. SaaS applications are generally less customizable in terms of the underlying code (users usually can only configure settings).
• PaaS provides the infrastructure like storage and networking needs for the development of applications. SaaS mainly focuses on delivering the end - user application and the underlying infrastructure is managed by the provider and not exposed to the end - user in the same way as PaaS exposes it for development.
• The option “Delivers ready to use apps via the internet” is a characteristic of SaaS, not PaaS.

1. Analyze each option:

• Option 1: “It delivers 'building' software and is not end user - ready applications” – This is correct for PaaS as it provides a platform for building apps, not ready - to - use end - user apps.
• Option 2: “Delivers ready to use apps via the Internet” – This is a SaaS characteristic, so it is incorrect for the difference of PaaS from SaaS.
• Option 3: “It is customizable” – PaaS allows developers to customize applications during the building process, so this is correct.
• Option 4: “Provides storage and networking needs” – PaaS provides the necessary infrastructure (including storage and networking) for application development, so this is correct.

Answer:

• It delivers "building" software and is not end user - ready applications
• It is customizable
• Provides storage and networking needs