What is a private cloud architecture?

Private cloud computing architecture is a version of cloud computing where a single user or organization has access to the actual cloud infrastructure. You may own your data center and servers, or a third party may physically house and maintain them.

When most people think of cloud computing, they think of the public cloud. End users do not own the servers or data centers that run and support the cloud. They may be part of a large international company that provides cloud hosting and data services to other companies and the general public, and your cloud probably belongs to many other companies and server space. are sharing. This is an efficient and scalable setup, and is usually the cheapest. It is also the least secure.

Private clouds are, as the name suggests, private. Either you own the server or you pay for exclusive access to it. Regardless of the capacity you consume, you’ll be renting or maintaining an entire server, which can be expensive. Additionally, even if your private server is located on a third party’s premises, you are generally expected to perform your own upgrades, patches, and software management on your private server. However, this and the platform’s exclusivity can provide significant security benefits.

A hybrid cloud combines private clouds (which often handle your most sensitive or sensitive data) and public cloud resources. Although they cannot reside on the same server, hybrid cloud architectures are set up so that they can be managed as a single unit at your convenience. This architecture allows you to inexpensively host less sensitive data while still maintaining the security and exclusivity of your critical data.

A multicloud setup is similar to a hybrid cloud, but even more so. A single organization typically uses an ever-changing mix of private and public clouds hosted on- and off-premises to provide the right balance of security, control, access, scalability, and cost.

So what does this mean for you as a user? For you, a private cloud is your environment. Your organization has complete control over its contents, and you alone are responsible for maintaining it, whether you own it yourself or lease it from a provider.

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You can also run a virtual private cloud hosted within the public cloud. This type of hybrid configuration relies on a public cloud provider to isolate one cloud from another. You still have sole control and responsibility for your private cloud, but you often share server space, just like in a public cloud.

Another modified version of a private cloud, a managed private cloud, runs the cloud exclusively on dedicated servers. However, the third party is responsible for maintaining both the hardware and software integrity.

Cloud automation is completely different. A process that automatically manages your server environment. Automated clouds handle scaling, resource configuration, and provisioning with little or no human oversight. Automated private clouds do the same for private cloud environments.

Virtualization is a key component of private cloud computing. This practice allows IT organizations to pool resources from multiple servers and create virtual replicas of operating systems, storage devices, networks, etc. in isolated environments in the cloud, eliminating the need for some parts of the network to be accessible to general users. Increase efficiency while keeping your organization secure. .

Private cloud servers provide organizations with a personalized and secure computing environment that is ideal for mission-critical tasks. Multiple sources pool resources to create an isolated virtualized space, keeping each organization’s data safe and isolated from other user groups.

Management of a private cloud server relies on its formal ownership and can be maintained in-house or hosted remotely by a professional cloud provider. Either way, the decision ultimately comes down to who will manage these critical environments and assets.

So how does a private cloud work and how do the services we offer work? It all depends on the type of setup you choose. Most organizations considering private cloud options are interested in either the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) or Platform as a Service (PaaS) model. Each is explained below.

IaaS is a model in which the provider provides the entire set of computing infrastructure to the user (usually remotely) and maintains it on the user’s behalf. This infrastructure is ideal for running a private cloud, and combining a managed private cloud with a provided infrastructure is ideal when you need high performance but cannot support a private cloud architecture onsite.

PaaS allows you to provision, run, and manage computing platforms such as servers that are located offsite. Suitable for public, private, and hybrid cloud applications.

The benefits of a managed private cloud architecture are clear. You get the control and security of a private cloud without the need to maintain entire servers using in-house resources. For example, Liquid Web’s managed private cloud provides enterprise-grade features at an affordable price for small and medium-sized businesses.

What makes a private cloud architecture private is access to the data on the servers. Only organizations can move anything on or off their servers, and the entire cloud becomes their playground. Of course, you are also responsible for maintaining its security. So it’s up to you how private and secure you actually want to stay.

If you would like to learn more about what you can do with your private cloud, please contact us.