Introduction
Cloud computing has changed the way we do business. It’s easier to implement and maintain, and it allows for on-demand scalability and pay-as-you-go pricing. But what exactly is cloud computing? Cloud computing is a way of accessing applications, storage, and other services over the internet. Traditionally, IT departments have maintained their own data centers that house all of their hardware, software infrastructure, operating systems and applications—but with cloud computing they can now rent space from vendors who specialize in providing these resources as a service (also known as “managed services”).
On-Premises
On-premises is a model of cloud computing where the data center and hardware are maintained by your organization. This is typically accomplished through the use of private clouds, which are managed by you or your IT team.
The private cloud allows you to control everything from security to performance, while still leveraging some of the benefits that come with public clouds like scalability and cost savings.
Private Cloud
Private cloud is a cloud infrastructure that is deployed and managed by the enterprise in their own data center. Private cloud gives you complete control over your IT infrastructure, so there’s no need for third-party vendors or service providers to manage it for you. This gives you greater flexibility when it comes to choosing what hardware and software components are used in your private cloud environment.
The main benefit of using private clouds is security–they’re completely isolated from other clouds, making them much more secure than public or hybrid deployments.
Hybrid Cloud
As the name suggests, hybrid cloud is a combination of public and private cloud. You can take advantage of the best of both worlds by using a hybrid model.
Hybrid Cloud deployment models allow you to leverage existing on-premise infrastructure while also taking advantage of all that cloud has to offer when you need it. It’s more secure than public cloud because it gives you control over your data and workloads, but also less expensive than private because there are no upfront capital costs or ongoing maintenance fees associated with setting up an entire new infrastructure in one location or another – which means ROI will come faster!
Public Cloud
A public cloud is a computing platform that provides services to the general public. The services are usually provisioned through a web-based interface and include storage, databases, analytics and application hosting. Cloud providers typically own and manage all of the major hardware components involved in running their data centers, including servers, storage devices and networks; this enables them to sell virtual machines (VMs) as a service on demand.[1]
In contrast to private clouds which are operated by an organization for its exclusive use,[2][3] public clouds offer shared resources across multiple users but with usage still being metered for each customer individually.[4] Public cloud services may be free for users with extremely low demands,[5] or they may require payment based on usage[6][7][8].
There are different deployment models for cloud computing, each with its own advantages.
Cloud computing deployment models vary in terms of how they are implemented, the resources used and the type of infrastructure deployed. The following are the most common cloud computing deployment models:
- Public cloud – This is one of the most common and popular types of cloud computing deployments. It allows users to access their applications, data and other resources through a network (usually the internet) without having to install or maintain any equipment or software on-site.
- Private cloud – A private cloud is designed for use by one organization with strict security requirements that limit access from outside parties such as customers or partners. Enterprises typically choose this option when they want more control over their infrastructure than what’s available through public clouds like Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Conclusion
In this article, we’ve looked at the different deployment models for cloud computing. You should now be able to understand what each one entails and which one might be right for your business.
