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Definition

Computer programs and applications that tell hardware what to do. Like instructions or recipes that make computers perform specific tasks.

Real-World Example

Microsoft Word, Instagram, and your calculator app are all examples of software that run on your devices.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

“Software” is a general concept (programs that run on computers) rather than a single cloud service. AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI all provide many software offerings (apps, managed services, and developer tools), but there is no one-to-one equivalent service named simply “Software.”

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