Databases that reside in the cloud are called Database as a Service DaaS).Sometimes the database is combined with an operating system and is referred to as:
A)Infrastructure as a Service
B)Platform as a Service
C)Cloud computing
D)Software as a Service

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When a database is combined with an operating system in the cloud, it is referred to as Platform as a Service (PaaS). Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides only the infrastructure (such as virtual machines) in the cloud, while Software as a Service (SaaS) provides a complete software solution hosted in the cloud. Cloud computing is the overarching term for any service provided over the internet. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Platform as a Service.

Databases That Reside in the Cloud Are Called Database as a Service