The software or virtual hardware would be in organization's hosts itself. This is usually referred to as on-premise private cloud. This type of private cloud offers the organization the complete control over applications. Private cloud can also be hosted externally with a cloud provider. Organizations that do not prefer public clouds can go for this externally hosted private cloud model. Hybrid Cloud This cloud is a combination of two or more clouds. The clouds could be public, private or community. Moreover, if physical hardware and virtual cloud instances are together used to get a common service, then that also could be called as a hybrid cloud. Types of Cloud Computing – Community Cloud One or more organizations with similar cloud requirements can access a community cloud. Different cloud requirements could be security, jurisdiction, compliance etc. Though this type of cloud is comparatively expensive to implement as the cost is shared only among few users, it provides more security and privacy to the services enjoyed.
Hybrid Cloud This Cloud deployment model includes the characteristics of Public Cloud and Private Cloud. Hybrid Cloud allows the sharing of data and applications between Public and Private Cloud environments. Organizations mainly use Hybrid Cloud when their On-Premise infrastructure needs more scalability, so they make use of scalability on Public Cloud to meet fluctuating business demands. Organizations can keep their sensitive data on their Private Cloud when reaping the power of the Public Cloud. Community Cloud A Community Cloud is a Cloud infrastructure that is shared by users of the same industry or by those who have common goals. This Cloud infrastructure is built after understanding the computing needs of a community as there are many factors including compliances and security policies which need to be included in the community Cloud infrastructure. Who can benefit from Cloud Computing? Organizations from the below verticals can benefit through Cloud Computing: Banking & Finance Government Manufacturing Healthcare Education Pharmaceutical Transport Real estate IT/ITES Quick Links 1.