Managed Private Cloud

Private cloud is an on-demand cloud deployment model where hardware is solely exclusive to the needs of an individual client or organisation. Private cloud is one of the three most common forms of cloud deployments, alongside its public cloud and hybrid cloud counterparts. Although all three forms of cloud models share a number of similarities, private cloud differs substantially on a number of core characteristics. These include:

• Single-tenant architecture
• Single-tenant hardware
• Direct control of your underlying infrastructure

Private cloud uses virtualization technology to create multiple virtual instances of a physical machine. The difference with private cloud compared to public cloud is that the computing resources are exclusive to a single organization and are not shared with other tenants. However the ins and outs of how private cloud works changes between the types of private cloud:

• Virtual
• Managed
• Hosted

Private cloud would be well suited to industries that need higher levels of security. For example, finance or government, who have complex computing needs that require direct control over their environments, typically to meet security or regulatory compliance requirements.

Private cloud delivers similar advantages to public cloud, such as scalability. However, due to the personalised nature of private cloud solutions, they provide users with a unique set of benefits. These include:

• Security – private cloud environments are more secure than a public or hybrid cloud environment.
• Configuration – An exclusive setup allows the user to benefit from a tailored setup that specifically meets the needs of the user.

With on-premise infrastructure, your applications and data will be located on-site, which poses many security risks and can be costly to maintain. Private cloud is usually housed within secure, compliant, off-site data centre and managed by a third-party hosting provider.