Benefits of PaaS

PaaS radically changes the speed and economics of computing.


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Simplified Deployment

Developers can focus on development and innovation without worrying about the infrastructure. Some PaaS vendors also provide prebuilt business functionality that lets users avoid building everything from scratch, helping jump-start projects.

 
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Lower Risk

No up-front investment in hardware and software means lower risk. Developers only need a PC and an Internet connection to start building applications. Applications deployed can scale from one to tens of thousands of users without any changes to the application. The platform dynamically assigns resources to the right applications and users at the right time.

 
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No More Software Upgrades

The PaaS provider manages upgrades, patches, and other routine system maintenance. If implemented properly, PaaS upgrades will not break the applications running on it.

 
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Instant Community

PaaS vendors frequently offer online communities where developers can get ideas, share best practices, and seek advice from others.

 

PaaS – a Boon for ISVs

Because PaaS eliminates the high up-front costs and long development cycles of traditional software, it removes a critical barrier to entry for small, independent software vendors (ISVs). To find out more, see “The 7 Secrets of SaaS Startup Success” and “The Top 10 Mistakes Executives Make in Launching a SaaS Company.”

Carefully Evaluate Service Delivery

One advantage of PaaS is that someone else is responsible for making your apps secure, constantly available, and accessible in the event of a disaster. Best practice is to make sure your vendor is transparent about availability and provides a near-real-time mechanism to track system performance.