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Cloud SaaS

List the competing alternatives in 1. AWS SaaS, 2. Azure SaaS, 3. GCP SaaS, 4. IBM Cloud SaaS, 6. IBM z Mainframe SaaS, 7. Oracle Cloud SaaS, 8. Kubernetes SaaS, 9. VMWare Cloud SaaS / Tanzu SaaS, 10. Alibaba Cloud SaaS, 11. DigitalOcean SaaS, 12. Huawei Cloud SaaS, 13. Tencent Cloud SaaS, 14. On-Premises Data Center SaaS using Open Source Cloud / Private Cloud Technologies. When you make a numbered list, precede the number with an asterisk and a space. Put a section heading for each paragraph. You MUST put double square brackets around ALL computer buzzwords, product names, or jargon or technical words. Answer in MediaWiki syntax.

The request seems to mix concepts slightly, as most cloud providers primarily offer infrastructure (IaaS), platforms (PaaS), or tools enabling SaaS rather than SaaS applications themselves. SaaS (Software as a Service) typically refers to end-user applications delivered over the internet. Cloud providers may host SaaS applications developed by third parties or their own SaaS solutions. Kubernetes and certain other technologies mentioned are not SaaS providers but technologies that can support or enable SaaS. With that clarification, here's an overview of how each listed provider or technology relates to SaaS offerings, assuming the focus is on how these services enable or host SaaS solutions.

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• AWS provides a comprehensive ecosystem for SaaS providers to develop, host, and scale their applications, including Amazon EC2, Amazon RDS, and AWS Lambda.

• Azure offers a wide range of services for SaaS application development and hosting, such as Azure App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Active Directory for application management and security.

• GCP (Google Cloud Platform) supports SaaS development with services like Google App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud SQL, providing a scalable environment for SaaS providers.

• IBM Cloud offers various services supporting SaaS applications, including IBM Cloud Databases, IBM Kubernetes Service, and IBM Watson for AI-enhanced applications.

• While not a typical SaaS platform, IBM z Mainframe environments host critical enterprise applications and can be leveraged for high-performance, secure SaaS solutions in industries like finance and healthcare.

• Oracle Cloud SaaS delivers a wide array of enterprise-grade SaaS applications directly, including Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle HCM Cloud, and Oracle CX Cloud for business management.

• Kubernetes itself facilitates SaaS by providing a container orchestration platform. Many SaaS applications leverage Kubernetes for deployment, scaling, and management across cloud environments.

• VMWare Cloud and Tanzu offer infrastructure and modern application development environments conducive to SaaS deployment and management, particularly for hybrid cloud strategies.

• Alibaba Cloud supports SaaS providers with its robust cloud infrastructure and services like Alibaba Cloud ECS, RDS, and Container Service for Kubernetes, facilitating SaaS application hosting and scaling.

• DigitalOcean provides cloud services that cater to small and medium-sized SaaS businesses, offering easy-to-use solutions such as Droplets, Managed Databases, and App Platform for straightforward application deployment.

• Huawei Cloud enables SaaS applications through its cloud infrastructure, offering services like Elastic Cloud Servers, Cloud Container Engine, and RDS for diverse SaaS hosting needs.

• Tencent Cloud provides a strong foundation for SaaS applications with its comprehensive cloud services, including cloud computing, database services, and Tencent Kubernetes Engine.

• On-premises data centers can support SaaS applications using open-source and private cloud technologies like OpenStack or Cloud Foundry, offering businesses control over their infrastructure while enabling SaaS solutions.

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This overview captures how various cloud and technology platforms provide the foundation for SaaS applications, either by offering direct SaaS solutions (like Oracle Cloud) or by providing the infrastructure and services necessary for businesses to develop and host their own SaaS applications.

Cloud SaaS Best Practices

Summarize this topic in 20 paragraphs. Put a section heading for each paragraph. You MUST put double square brackets around ALL computer buzzwords, product names, or jargon or technical words. Answer in MediaWiki syntax.

Snippet from Wikipedia: Software as a service

Software as a service (SaaS ) is a form of cloud computing in which the provider offers the use of application software to a client and manages all the physical and software resources used by the application. The distinguishing feature of SaaS compared to other software delivery models is that it separates "the possession and ownership of software from its use". SaaS began around the turn of the twenty-first century and became the main form of software application deployment by 2023.

SaaS is usually accessed via a web application. Unlike most self-hosted software products, only one version of the software exists and only one operating system and configuration is supported. SaaS products typically run on top of rented infrastructure as a service (IaaS) or platform as a service (PaaS) systems including hardware and sometimes operating systems and middleware to accommodate rapid increases in usage while providing the instant and continuous availability that customers expect. SaaS customers are provided with the abstraction of limitless computing resources, while economy of scale drives down the cost.

There are no specific software development practices that distinguish SaaS from other application development, although often there is a focus on frequent testing and releases. SaaS architectures are typically multi-tenant; although usually they achieve superior efficiency by sharing at least some resources between clients, it is not uncommon to offer a completely siloed environment for an additional fee. Common SaaS revenue models include freemium, subscription, and usage-based fees. Unlike traditional software, rarely is it possible to buy a perpetual license for a certain version of the software.

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