Evaluating the Performance Scalability and Security Challenges of Infrastructure as a Service in Cloud Computing Environments
Keywords:
IaaS,, Cloud Computing, Performance, Scalability, Security, Data Breach, DDoS, InfrastructureAbstract
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) has emerged as a pivotal element in the modern cloud computing landscape, offering scalable and flexible infrastructure solutions to businesses. This paper explores the performance, scalability, and security challenges associated with IaaS platforms. Key performance metrics, including response time and downtime, are analyzed over recent years to evaluate trends. The scalability challenges tied to increasing server loads and data transfer volumes are discussed, along with an in-depth examination of common security threats such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. The paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the limitations and future directions for improving IaaS solutions.
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