Most people who are not familiar with the IT world might not be aware that the cloud has different types. And just to clear up that confusion, here are 2 types of hosted cloud services and their distinct features.

Public Clouds

This type of cloud is what comes to people’s mind when they talk about ‘The Cloud’. This hosted cloud service is owned by a third party and is accessible to the public for a monthly/annually subscription.

Who are their customers?

Public clouds are bestsuited for the needs of startup businesses or people who have a limited budget.

What do they offer?

The hosted cloud service offers scalable resources without putting a strain on your budget. Since public clouds are made up of a vast network of servers, it’s highly unlikely that your data will be lost. The added reliability is one of the many pros of public clouds.

Do they provide security?

Since public clouds don’t offer much security, they should not be used for sensitive data.

Hybrid Clouds

Hybrid cloud incorporates both the public and private clouds, allowing users to choose the best elements of the either cloud.

Who are their customers?

Companies generally use the hybrid cloud when they have to host a combination of sensitive and non-sensitive material. They use a private cloud for sensitive material and the public cloud to host a non-sensitive one.

What do they offer?

Since they include elements of both the other clouds, they provide a flexible option to businesses. They are also cost effective because of which they have become quite popular.

Do they offer easy IT Infrastructure Management?

This is one of the most prominent cons of hybrid cloud computing. Since users have access to two types of clouds, the cost increases significantly. With the added security private clouds provide, it’s quite understandable.

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