In theInfrastructure as a Service (IaaS)model, the cloud provider is responsible for managing and maintaining the underlying infrastructure components, including:
* Networking: The cloud provider handles all aspects of network configuration, hardware, and virtual networking.
* Storage: The cloud provider supplies and manages the physical and virtual storage infrastructure required to support the consumer's data needs.
The customer is responsible for managing:
* Operating Systems
* Applications
* Data
This model offers flexibility while shifting infrastructure maintenance responsibilities to the service provider.
Reference:Supporting Cisco Devices for Field Technicians (FLDTEC) - Cisco Licensing and Smart Licensing