IaaS
Infrastructure as a service is a cloud service in which users receive computing resources for their use: they can install virtual machines, operating systems, and applications, allocate storage, and set backup and scaling policies.
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In business automation
With IaaS, you get infrastructure resources such as a virtual machine and network, and manage the operating system and applications on top of them. This offers operational flexibility alongside responsibility for updates, backups, and security.
Examples
These examples illustrate a possible workflow. Adapt the connections and rules to your own systems.
Business process example
A business runs an automation engine on a server it manages. The team installs the software, configures database backups, and rehearses recovery before the workflows handle real requests.
Relevant tools
- n8n
- n8n can be run on self-managed infrastructure; n8n itself is not an IaaS provider.
What to check
- Renting a server does not include application maintenance. Define who is responsible for updates and restoring service after an incident.