Cloud Server Hosting Services are delivered in three primary models: public, private and hybrid. Each model offers different trade-offs in cost, control and security. The right choice depends on your business requirements, compliance obligations and how your applications and data need to be managed.
Cloud deployment models include:
- Public cloud: Computing resources are delivered using shared infrastructure managed by a third-party provider such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS). Public cloud environments offer scalability, flexibility and cost efficiency for many business applications.
- Private cloud: Dedicated infrastructure is reserved for a single organization, providing greater control, customization and security for sensitive workloads and regulated environments.
- Hybrid cloud: Sensitive systems run in a private environment, while less critical applications use public infrastructure to control costs and security.
- Workload segmentation: Compliance-sensitive applications (HIPAA-regulated data, CUI) typically run in private or isolated environments, while communication and collaboration tools run in a public cloud.
- Interoperability: Hybrid environments use secure integrations that allow applications and data to move between cloud environments while maintaining appropriate security controls.
To explore how cloud adoption supports your business modernization, visit our Cloud Computing page or read our answer to this related question: Why is cloud migration an important step for aging businesses?
