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Infrastructure as a Service Overview on page 9
With Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), you can rapidly model and provision servers and desktops
across virtual and physical, private and public, or hybrid cloud infrastructures.
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Software Components Overview on page 9
Software components automate the installation, conguration, and life cycle management of
middleware and application deployments in dynamic cloud environments. Applications can range
from simple Web applications to complex and even packaged applications.
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XaaS Overview on page 10
With the XaaS, XaaS architects can create XaaS blueprints and resource action, and publish them as
catalog items.
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Service Catalog Overview on page 10
The service catalog provides a unied self-service portal for consuming IT services. Users can browse
the catalog to request items they need, track their requests, and manage their provisioned items.
Foundations and Concepts
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