Suppose the concept of Cloud Computing is vague for you. In that case, we advise you, before going any further, to consult our article dedicated to this subject so that everything is clearer for you!
In any case, whether initiated or not, people do not always know that there are several types of Cloud and generally do not differentiate between private Cloud and public Cloud.
However, faced with the diversity of offers, it is important to carefully determine the solution most appropriate to your needs, that is to say, the one that will guarantee total optimization of your infrastructure.
So, you need to understand the difference between the two options:
The Public Cloud
The public cloud is the most common cloud deployment option.
It generally consists of a set of services delivered by a third-party provider through an internet connection. You then have storage space, applications/software, and security measures, all set up by your host.
The term “Public” refers to the fact that this type of platform is shared between several clients. The computing resources available on the cloud are open to all and shared.
Obviously, this does not mean that anyone can view and use the data you are going to store. Still, that access to the different servers is public and “open to all.”
To put it in more common terms, we can represent this as “data colocation”; you all share the same platform, but your personal Cloud space belongs to you.
Among the best-known examples of Public Clouds are the Microsoft Office Cloud, Amazon, and Google (OneDrive), and even if it may seem more surprising, we can also cite Facebook! Indeed, it is an open platform, on which you can have your own personal space and have the same applications (Messenger, games, etc.) made available to you by Facebook.
The Public Cloud is usually intended for individuals.
- Offsite hosting and management
- Quick and inexpensive to set up
- Adapts quickly to your growing needs
- The more we use the public cloud, the more expensive it is
- Lack of maintenance
Private Cloud
A Private Cloud consists of an extension of a company’s traditional data center, optimized to provide powerful storage capacity to the company.
The Private Cloud can be physically located in your company’s local data center or hosted by an external service provider or cloud provider.
The term “Private” refers to the fact that this type of platform is not shared and not to any possible security advantage.
Thus, a private Cloud can facilitate the customization of its resources according to the IT needs of the company.
For the most part, the private Cloud has a fixed cost depending on the type of server used and its capacity in terms of power, storage, and associated maintenance.
Additionally, the price may also vary depending on the number of users.
Finally, the private Cloud is more intended for professionals and businesses.
- Much more complete control over your data and infrastructure
- More suited to business needs
- You don’t pay more with more data transfer
- Maintenance
- More expensive to set up
So Which One To Choose?
More seriously, as you can see, the Cloud offers many deployment options adapted to the needs of individuals and businesses.
Thus, there is no better solution between Private and Public Clouds; the difference will be made based on your needs and the use you will have of it.
However, for those who are interested in both formulas, an alternative solution presents itself: The Hybrid Cloud.
It is a mix between the private Cloud and the public Cloud, which is mainly aimed at large companies.
The user will, for example, use the services of a public Cloud to carry out their non-sensitive operations while using their private Cloud for the rest of the operations.
Also Read: The Advantages Of Hybrid Cloud
