Is it Possible to Host a Private Cloud in the Cloud?

Many business owners, typically at the urging of their technology services company, have finally made the decision to move their computing tasks and perhaps even their data to the “cloud”.

While some of the benefits, including reduced costs and anytime/anywhere access to corporate systems is appealing, some business owners may have security concerns and wonder if it is possible to “be in the cloud” yet still maintain privacy. In this post, we will define the various cloud options, so business owners can determine which route is ideal for them.

The Public Cloud

Any technology service using shared hosted resources with others is considered part of the public cloud. Office 365 and Google Drive are two such examples. They both offer anytime/anywhere access to users, plus the added benefit of minimal or no costs for usage and/or infrastructure maintenance. While these are two applications hosted by well known technology companies, there are many other industry-specific applications and/or services that companies may provide through the public cloud. 

A Private Cloud

Using their own hardware resources, large companies typically host their own private clouds, providing the convenience of anytime/anywhere access to their employees. However, even small companies can have their own private cloud, either hosted on their own premises or on a external provider’s hardware resources, typically in an off-site location. More and more, smaller companies are considering the advantages of maintaining a private cloud, since a private cloud can also incorporate other services such as data storage, application hosting, and data backup and disaster recovery. 

The Best of Both Worlds

Some companies decide to take a hybrid approach and use some applications and services offered in the public cloud, while also maintaining a private cloud. By utilizing the best of both worlds, a company can take advantage of the lower costs typically associated with using the public cloud, while still keeping vital corporate data safe and secure on their own private cloud infrastructure. 

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