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What is SaaS?

  • A type of software that is installed on a local computer.
  • A type of hardware that is accessed through a web browser.
  • A type of software that is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. (correct)
  • A type of software that is accessed through a web browser but not hosted centrally.

What type of applications are commonly used for SaaS?

  • Gaming applications, including first-person shooters and role-playing games.
  • Educational applications, including online courses and e-learning platforms.
  • Social media applications, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
  • Business applications, including office software, payroll processing software, management software, and more. (correct)

What is the ASP model?

  • A type of web browser that is commonly used to access SaaS applications.
  • A centralized hosting of business applications that dates back to the 1960s. (correct)
  • A pricing model for SaaS applications that charges a one-time fee.
  • A data backup system used by SaaS providers.

How do SaaS providers generally price applications?

<p>Using a subscription fee. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a multi-tenant architecture?

<p>A type of architecture used by most SaaS providers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is OpenSaaS?

<p>SaaS based on open-source code. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the adoption drivers for SaaS?

<p>Several important changes to the software market and technology landscape. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is SaaS data escrow?

<p>The process of keeping a copy of critical software-as-a-service application data with an independent third party. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do SaaS applications predominantly offer in terms of integration protocols?

<p>Integration protocols and APIs that operate over a wide area network. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is SaaS?

Software licensed via subscription and hosted centrally.

Common SaaS applications?

Business applications like office, payroll, and management software.

What is the ASP model?

Centralized hosting of business applications, pre-SaaS.

SaaS pricing?

Subscription fees, usually monthly or annually.

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Multi-tenant architecture?

Architecture where a single instance serves multiple tenants/customers.

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What is OpenSaaS?

SaaS based on open-source code, allowing for greater customization and transparency.

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Adoption drivers for SaaS?

Changes in the software market and technology landscape that propelled SaaS adoption.

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What is SaaS data escrow?

Keeping a copy of critical SaaS application data with a neutral third party for safety.

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SaaS integration protocols?

Integration protocols and APIs operating over a wide area network (WAN).

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Study Notes

Software as a Service (SaaS): Hosted software accessed by subscription

  • SaaS is a software licensing and delivery model where software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted.
  • SaaS is considered part of cloud computing and is often accessed through a web browser.
  • SaaS apps are commonly used for business applications, including office software, payroll processing software, management software, and more.
  • SaaS has been incorporated into the strategies of nearly all enterprise software companies.
  • Centralized hosting of business applications dates back to the 1960s, and SaaS essentially extends the idea of the ASP model.
  • SaaS providers generally price applications using a subscription fee, and the initial setup cost for SaaS is typically lower than the equivalent enterprise software.
  • Most SaaS providers offer a multi-tenant architecture, and horizontal and vertical SaaS are different models of cloud computing services.
  • SaaS applications are often updated more frequently than traditional software, and SaaS applications predominantly offer integration protocols and APIs that operate over a wide area network.
  • Many SaaS applications offer features that let their users collaborate and share information.
  • OpenSaaS refers to SaaS based on open-source code.
  • Adoption drivers for SaaS include several important changes to the software market and technology landscape.
  • SaaS data escrow is the process of keeping a copy of critical software-as-a-service application data with an independent third party.

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