Public Cloud
Everything runs on Cloud providers hardware
No local hardware
Some services share hardware with other customers
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| No CapEx | Security & Compliance |
| High Availability & Agility | Ownership |
| Pay as you go | Specific scenario’s with unique business requirement |
| No hardware maintenance | |
| No deep technical skill required |
Private Cloud (On-Premise)
Everything runs on your own datacenter
Self-service should be provided
We maintain the hardware
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Can support any scenario | Initial CapEx |
| Control over security | Limited Agility |
| Can meet security & compliance requirements | IT skills & Expertise are mandatory |
Hybrid Cloud
Combine both public & private cloud
Great flexibility
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|
| Great flexibility | Can be more expensive |
| Run legacy apps in private cloud | Complicated to manage |
| Utilize existing infrastructure | IT skills and expertise are mandatory |
| Meet any security requirement |
Multi Cloud
Uses multiple cloud providers
Also called as “cross-cloud” or “hybrid-cloud”