Public vs. private cloud environments
When you’re thinking about migrating to the cloud, the first thing you need to decide is whether you’ll use a public or private cloud environment. You might also opt for a hybrid model.
Public cloud environments are the most common. With public clouds, all of the servers and storage, along with any necessary hardware, are owned and maintained by a third-party provider, like AWS or Microsoft Azure. Public clouds are generally cheaper, more scalable, and more reliable than private cloud environments because the provider is able to host multiple companies with the same hardware and storage devices. Additionally, you won’t have to perform any maintenance.