Cloud computing is a term that is used to denote the delivery of various services using the internet. It helps businesses, government, schools, and other facilities be more efficient in terms of time, money, and data storage. Did you know that there are different types of cloud computing?
Public Cloud
Public clouds are networks that offer their services to the public. They’re the most popular choice for cloud computing, offering reliability without the need for maintenance. Additionally, they’re generally the more cost effective option. Resources include storage and servers, which can take a lot of the tech burden off of the shoulders of an organization. Google Drive and OneDrive are examples of public cloud storage providers. Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle are examples of some companies who provide public cloud services. With a public cloud, the provider handles everything regarding the hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure.
Private Cloud
While public clouds serve the public at large, private clouds are intended to serve a single organization or network. The network itself is private, which means that the services are reserved just for that network’s users. Private clouds offer top notch security and privacy, as well as great customizability and control. They aren’t always practical for smaller companies, but for those companies that it does make sense for, the flexibility and scalability can be invaluable. Companies that offer private cloud services include Microsoft, Dell, Oracle, and IBM.
Hybrid Cloud
As you might imagine based on the name, a hybrid cloud is a mix of both the public and private cloud. The combination creates a distinct network that works to combine the best of what each type of cloud computing has to offer. Data and apps can move between environments, and organizations have a better opportunity to optimize and improve efficiency. A hybrid cloud offers greater control and flexibility while being more cost effective by comparison. All this lends to the popularity of this type of cloud computing. Providers of hybrid clouds include names like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Cisco.
Technology is great. If you want it to do as much for your organization as possible, you need to know what your needs are to start. That’s the first step in identifying what type of cloud computing, software, equipment, and technology in general will best serve your needs as an organization.
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