A private cloud service enables a business or organization to virtualize their computing hardware and remove the need for physical space and machinery to carry out computing processes. A private cloud service, as opposed to a public cloud or a hybrid cloud service, is available only to a single customer or client. To describe what is a private cloud service in more detail, we’ve put together this post.
For businesses and organizations that deal with sensitive data, a private cloud service guarantees that no third parties have access to their computing environment or data. The virtual computing systems are dedicated solely to a single client with no resource sharing taking place. A private cloud service allows an organization to virtually outsource their computing processes which permits greater flexibility when it comes to growing and scaling those processes. A private cloud service allows the organization to retain as much control of data security, program customization and resource allocation as they see fit.
A private cloud service provides all the benefits of public or hybrid cloud computing without relinquishing control over customization, security protocols and regulatory compliance.
Organizations that use private cloud services maintain autonomy over the setup, functioning and customization of their computing infrastructure environment. Decisions aren’t affected by third parties which is sometimes the case with public or hybrid cloud services.
A private cloud service offers the client full control over their security processes and protocols which makes it easier to comply with industry-specific data safety regulations. The limited access to a private cloud adds an extra layer of security for the client.
A private cloud service also allows the client to grow or reduce the size of their computing environment as they see fit. It allows them to quickly allocate or reallocate resources based on need while providing a fully transparent view of computing traffic access.
The biggest disadvantage associated with a private cloud service is the cost. As opposed to public or hybrid cloud services, costs aren’t shared with other clients. A private cloud service user needs to maintain their own IT service management team while also bearing the full cost of any software or hardware upgrades.
A private cloud service can sometimes result in either underutilization or limitations of computing capabilities. A single client may be paying for more computing capacity than they can use. On the other hand, the client may find that they’re being limited by the computing capacity that’s available to them. Getting the right balance can sometimes be time-consuming and costly.
Because public cloud services group together several users, there is an inherent security risk associated with sharing space with what may be hundreds or thousands of other users. The tradeoff, however, is that a public cloud service offers more flexible room for growth and scaling at a reduced cost. It’s up to each individual organization to assess their needs accordingly.
Managed private cloud services can mitigate the costs of complete private cloud autonomy by providing many of the services required to deploy, configure and manage a private cloud. This reduces the pressure on an in-house IT team while still providing greater security and control over sensitive data and computing processes.
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