Private, Public or Hybrid?

No one type of cloud works for every business. There are several different cloud options and even more providers. Which deployment method your organization wants is based on business need, but the three different ways to deploy cloud services are public, private, or hybrid. See the differences and advantages below.

Public: Public clouds are the most common type of cloud computing deployment. These servers are owned and operated by a third-party and delivered over the Internet. The top public providers are Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google. With each of these providers, all hardware and infrastructure are owned and managed by the provider.

Advantages of the public cloud model include lower costs because there is no need for your organization to purchase equipment, and public service providers offer low-cost subscription-based pricing. Additionally, you are not responsible for maintenance, and there is high reliability and unlimited scalability.

Private: With a private cloud, businesses own the infrastructure to maintain a private network, and the hardware and software to enable cloud computing is solely dedicated to your organization. Private clouds are most used by government agencies and financial institutions as it offers enhanced control and security. Organizations with strict compliance guidelines will typically opt for a private model. Additional benefits of private cloud computing include more flexibility, scalability, and efficient performance.

Hybrid: A hybrid cloud combines on-premise infrastructure (private with public) offering. Hybrid cloud computing allows data and applications to move between to two environments based on what best fits the organization’s needs. Organizations choose hybrid solutions to receive the best of both worlds. They get to take advantage of their on-premise technology investment while harnessing the power of the public platform.

A hybrid model allows organizations greater flexibility, more deployment options, and the ability to scale up and down based on needs. Also, hybrid is highly reliable and cost controlled.

Finding the right cloud solution and picking the right provider is a difficult decision; however, our experts are here to help. Contact us today for a free digital consultation.