What is SaaS Architecture ?

Definition of SaaS Architecture

Software as a service Architecture (SaaS Architecture) is referred to the structural layout that enables in deploying and delivering software over the internet. It is used by SaaS or cloud architects in the designing, developing and delivering any software, as a SaaS solution / service / model.

Brief Description of SaaS Architecture

SaaS Architecture provides the key architectural design, layout, and description of components- essential to develop and deliver a SaaS solution. It generally includes all the technological resources and requirements for creating and publishing a software or application on cloud.

Typically, SaaS architecture may include the computing servers, storage, software development and testing tools, subscription management, Multitenancy,  configuration management and monitoring and more. All of these components are outlined in a SaaS architecture document or diagram. They work together to ensure end users can functionally and technologically access the software from the cloud, over the internet.