Know Differences Between Public Private & Hybrid Cloud (Infographic)

 Here is an expanded version of the infographic highlighting the differences between Public, Private, and Hybrid Cloud.

Public Cloud

- Definition:

 A cloud computing environment owned and operated by a third-party provider

- Characteristics:

    - Shared resources and infrastructure

    - Scalable and flexible

    - Cost-effective

    - Multi-tenancy

    - Self-service provisioning

- Examples:

    - Amazon Web Services (AWS)

    - Microsoft Azure

    - Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

    - IBM Cloud

- Benefits:

    - Reduced capital and operational expenses

    - Increased scalability and flexibility

    - Faster deployment and provisioning

    - Access to advanced technologies and expertise

- Drawbacks:

    - Security and compliance concerns

    - Limited control and customization

    - Dependence on internet connectivity

    - Potential vendor lock-in

Private Cloud

- Definition:

 A cloud computing environment owned and operated by an individual organization

- Characteristics:

    - Dedicated resources and infrastructure

    - Secure and customizable

    - High control and management

    - Single-tenancy

    - Manual provisioning

- Examples:

    - On-premises data centers

    - VMware

    - OpenStack

    - Private cloud appliances

- Benefits:

    - Enhanced security and compliance

    - High control and customization

    - Improved performance and reliability

    - Better alignment with organizational goals

- Drawbacks:

    - High upfront capital and operational expenses

    - Limited scalability and flexibility

    - Increased management complexity

    - Potential resource underutilization

Hybrid Cloud

- Definition:

 A cloud computing environment combining public and private cloud services

- Characteristics:

    - Integrated and interoperable

    - Flexible and scalable

    - Cost-effective and secure

    - Multi-tenancy and single-tenancy

    - Self-service and manual provisioning

- Examples:

    - AWS + VMware

    - Azure + private data center

    - GCP + OpenStack

    - Hybrid cloud appliances

- Benefits:

    - Combines benefits of public and private cloud

    - Flexible and scalable

    - Cost-effective and secure

    - Improved performance and reliability

- Drawbacks:

    - Complexity in integration and management

    - Potential security and compliance risks

    - Dependence on multiple vendors

    - Requires expertise in multiple technologies

Key Differences

- Ownership: 

Public cloud is owned by third-party providers, private cloud is owned by individual organizations, and hybrid cloud is a combination of both.

- Resources:

 Public cloud shares resources, private cloud has dedicated resources, and hybrid cloud integrates both.
- Security:

 Public cloud has shared security, private cloud has high security control, and hybrid cloud has flexible security options.

- Scalability:

 Public cloud is highly scalable, private cloud is limited by resources, and hybrid cloud offers flexible scalability.

- Cost:

 Public cloud is cost-effective, private cloud has high upfront costs, and hybrid cloud offers cost optimization.

In summary, public cloud offers scalability and cost-effectiveness, private cloud provides security and control, and hybrid cloud combines the benefits of both to offer flexibility and optimization.