Private Cloud hosting services include two primary types: hosted solutions and on-premise ones. The primary differences between the two being: the level of support required for maintenance and features available.
On-Premise vs. Hosted Solutions
Everyday more and more businesses are looking into private cloud solutions. The Private Cloud provides compelling benefits from improved security, increased flexibility, and eliminating potentially complicated server management.
On-Premise Private Cloud
On-Premise Private Cloud, often called Internal Cloud, is hosted within an organizations own offices, or data center, and provides an internal solution for hosting needs. Since an Internal Cloud is completely controlled in-house this means you often have more flexibility. If you need to have things setup in a very specific way, with specific hardware, you have that control.
However you also have to carry the full burden of server costs and maintenance. You’re all in. From the initial up-front hardware costs, software licensing, and even the unfortunate hardware failures. While providing more control On-Premise solutions don’t come without their own downsides.
Hosted Private Cloud
A hosted Private Cloud solution is owned and operated by third-party service providers. Since the infrastructure servers a much larger population customers benefit from the economies of scale. Another huge advantage of Hosted Private Cloud solutions is that with large scale comes more resources; this provides more on-demand scalability options for end users.
For some businesses requiring PCI or HIPPA compliance a hosted solution can also help simplify securing web infrastructure. In cases of on-premise hosting requiring such compliance organizations may have to expand security and control practices. However with hosted solutions the service provider will manage and control physical server access and security.
Last but not least, a huge benefit to hosted solutions is the provided support and management. The cost of maintaining an on-premise solution can cost big for both equipment and ongoing maintenance.
Weighing the Costs
There is no one size fits all for finding the perfect hosting solution since every organization has varying needs.
It’s clear that Private Cloud solutions, of all types, provide greater control and security. However, not every organization can afford to deploy, maintain and expand an On-Premise solution. That’s where hosted Private Cloud solutions come in!
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