A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a logically isolated environment hosted on multi-tenant, shared infrastructure. Hyve VPC offers scalability and flexibility, but with additional security and control, making it an ideal solution for organizations looking for a middle ground between public and private cloud.
97% of mid-market companies are planning to migrate some of their workloads out of the public cloud within the next 12 months according to a recent study. Reasons for this include concerns over public cloud security, spiraling public cloud costs, and a requirement for greater control for compliance and data sovereignty purposes. If you are considering repatriating to a public cloud alternative, Hyve VPC could be the ideal solution.
In this insight we will explore the key features of VPC, compare VPC to other common cloud platforms, help you understand whether VPC could be the right solution for you, and give an overview of our managed VPC offering.
What is a virtual private cloud (VPC)?
Traditional private cloud offers a physically isolated cloud environment, where the underlying hardware is solely dedicated to one user. A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) replicates the isolation and control of a private cloud environment, through a virtualized, logically isolated environment, hosted on shared underlying infrastructure. Although it is a multi-tenant solution, this isolation gives the user additional security, and control over the resources used and data stored.
A VPC can be an ideal solution for businesses wanting to maintain control over their cloud environment, without needing the single-tenant underlying hardware of a private cloud. A VPC can be used as a standalone platform, or as a flexible foundation for a hybrid cloud setup.
VPC vs Traditional Public Cloud: What’s the difference?
There are several key differences between a VPC and traditional public cloud:
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Security and isolation – VPC offers a logistically isolated environment, with no risk of cross-tenant data leakage, whereas public cloud is a shared multi-tenant environment with less control over isolation.
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Pricing – Public cloud operates on a pay-as-you-go model, which risks unpredictable spiraling costs. VPC can be offered with a variety of billing models – our VPC operates on a transparent, predictable monthly billing structure.
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Management and support – Public cloud is typically self-managed, unless you pay extra, or use a third-party provider for management. Depending on the provider, VPC can be delivered fully managed, with support included.
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Customization and control – Public cloud is generally an off-the-shelf solution, with limited customization and control, whereas VPC can be tailored to your needs, and offers control over networking, configurations, compliance and security settings.
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Compliance and data sovereignty – With public cloud it is difficult to guarantee where your data is stored or accessed. In contrast, VPC offers greater control over data location, making it easier to meet compliance requirements.
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Performance – Public cloud performance can vary depending on shared resource demands, whereas VPC offers dedicated resources for improved performance.
VPC vs Dedicated Servers: What’s the difference?
There are several important distinctions between VPC and dedicated servers to consider:
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Infrastructure and scalability – Dedicated servers offer physical, single-tenant hardware, ideal for specific performance or compliance needs. VPC delivers a virtualized environment with dedicated resources, often providing greater flexibility and scalability for evolving workloads.
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Provisioning and speed – Dedicated servers can take longer to deploy due to physical setup. The virtual nature of VPCs enables faster provisioning and easier adjustments to capacity as requirements change.
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Cost and resource efficiency – Dedicated servers provide full hardware allocation, which can be beneficial for consistently high-demand use cases. VPC can offer more cost-effective resource use, particularly for variable or growing workloads, without sacrificing performance.
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Use case suitability – Dedicated servers remain a strong choice for legacy applications, heavy-duty workloads, or workloads requiring physical isolation. For many modern workloads, however, VPC offers an ideal balance of control, performance, and agility, without the need to manage hardware directly.
Key benefits of a managed virtual private cloud
VPC can be delivered as an unmanaged or managed service. With managed VPC there is an additional service layer included by the provider. There can be multiple levels of management services, including for example infrastructure management, network management, application management, monitoring, and patch management, providing a bespoke cloud solution tailored to your business.
A managed VPC offers additional benefits:
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Enhanced security – On top of the security benefits of logistical isolation, a managed service provider (MSP) can configure your VPC with security solutions such as threat detection and prevention, DDoS mitigation, and data encryption. An MSP can also actively monitor your VPC environment, receiving and acting on alerts on your behalf.
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Resource optimization – When managing your own cloud environment, without constantly monitoring, your resource usage can easily spiral, often at a high cost. An MSP can analyze your traffic and configuration, and optimize your platform to avoid wasted resources and unnecessary spend.
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24/7/365 support – With a managed VPC from a reputable provider, you can expect round-the-clock support from engineers familiar with your platform.
Use cases for VPC hosting
VPC is a flexible and adaptable hosting environment, with a wide range of use cases. It is ideally suited when a more secure alternative to public cloud is required.
Some example use cases include:
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Hosting web applications such as eCommerce sites, online portals and other web-based services
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Hosting applications with sensitive data (e.g. finance, healthcare, government)
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Scalable environments for development/testing
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Hybrid cloud setups
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Disaster recovery sites and high-availability applications
Why choose Hyve for your managed VPC?
Hyve VPC is powered by industry-leading virtualization software, and built on next-generation hardware for superior performance. We operate on a transparent monthly billing structure, so you can enjoy the scalability of public cloud, without the unexpected costs.
With our bespoke solutions, you can maximize the performance of your infrastructure. We take a consultative approach, getting to know your specific needs before designing your ideal VPC solution.
When you host with Hyve, you will be assigned a dedicated account manager, and a team of experienced engineers. Our experts manage your VPC infrastructure, ensuring security, data protection and compliance, and optimizing your resource usage for cost efficiency.
Discover how Hyve VPC can support your infrastructure goals. Book a free consultation with one of our cloud specialists.