Cloud Computing: Public, private or hybrid…

Grazed from ITWeb. Author: Christo Briedenhann.

There’s no question that the growth of the cloud computing market has generated a lot of discussion, creating almost as much debate and conversation as it has confusion. But one thing is certain: cloud computing has clearly moved from buzz to business, and has changed the nature of IT delivery in the process. Just consider the numbers. According to analyst firm IDC, the cloud software market reached $22.9 billion in revenue in 2011, and will grow to $67.3 billion by 2016. Not to mention the billions that will be spent on infrastructure to support private and hybrid clouds.

The different types of clouds – private, public, and hybrid – are generally lumped under the cloud computing banner. But they are in fact different. Deciding which is best could add friction to a decision to shift applications, data, and services off-premises…

Each type of cloud has its pros and cons – making each better suited for specific organisations, scenarios, and applications. Similarly, each has an impact on application and network performance that must be considered prior to implementation. Let’s take a look at each…

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