{"id":11931,"date":"2023-09-25T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=11931"},"modified":"2023-10-23T15:15:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T13:15:08","slug":"private-cloud-vs-public-cloud-vs-hybrid-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/private-cloud-vs-public-cloud-vs-hybrid-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the distinctions: public cloud vs private cloud vs hybrid cloud?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Just like the clouds in the sky, cloud solutions come in various forms. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/cloud-computing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cloud computing<\/a>, there is a clear distinction between public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud. How do you make the right choice for your data? Where do the differences lie? And which cloud services does Combell offer to support you? It's time to take a look at the clouds, the ones where you store your data.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-cd72cc20     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Table of contents<\/strong>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 384 512\"><path d=\"M192 384c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-160-160c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L192 306.8l137.4-137.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-160 160C208.4 380.9 200.2 384 192 384z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-you-need-to-know-about-public-clouds\">What you need to know about public clouds<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#key-elements-of-the-public-cloud\">Key elements of the public cloud:<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-you-need-to-know-about-private-clouds\">What you need to know about private clouds<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#key-elements-of-the-private-cloud\">Key elements of the private cloud:<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#what-you-need-to-know-about-hybrid-clouds\">What you need to know about hybrid clouds<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#important-elements-of-the-hybrid-cloud\">Important elements of the hybrid cloud:<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#which-cloud-is-suitable-for-your-company\">Which cloud is suitable for your company?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#importance-of-cloud-services\">Importance of cloud services<\/a><\/li>\n<ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\">\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#1-what-are-the-terms-and-conditions\">1. What are the terms and conditions?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#2-is-there-support-provided\">2. Is there support provided?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#3-how-solid-is-the-service-level-agreement-sla\">3. How solid is the Service Level Agreement (SLA)?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#4-do-you-get-guarantees-when-something-goes-wrong\">4. Do you get guarantees when something goes wrong?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#5-what-about-the-nines\">5. What about the &quot;Nines&quot;?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#6-how-reliable-is-the-provider\">6. How reliable is the provider?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#7-what-about-the-technological-requirements-of-cloud-computing\">7. What about the technological requirements of cloud computing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#8-do-you-have-a-sufficient-budget\">8. Do you have a sufficient budget?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#9-how-secure-are-your-data\">9. How secure are your Data?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#your-needs-and-requirements-as-our-starting-point\">Your needs and requirements as our starting point.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know about public clouds<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>primary distinction<\/strong> between a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/public-cloud-servers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">public cloud<\/a> and other cloud solutions (such as private cloud, hybrid cloud, etc.) lies in infrastructure and ownership. In a public cloud, <strong>you share your resources with other customers and no longer have your physical hardware<\/strong> (on-premises infrastructure). This results in lower costs compared to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/private-cloud-server\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">private cloud<\/a> because, in a private infrastructure, all server resources are exclusively reserved for you, and you are billed accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>When you work in the public cloud, sometimes referred to as the open cloud, a <strong>cloud provider takes care of the underlying infrastructure<\/strong>. Due to the use of virtualization technology, you are unlikely to notice much of this: the infrastructure is designed to accommodate a multitude of customers and is perfectly scalable. In the public cloud, each user can increase or decrease their allocated capacity at any time.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/public-cloud-en-1-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Public cloud (or open cloud) is a popular type of cloud computing.\" class=\"wp-image-11947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/public-cloud-en-1-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/public-cloud-en-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/public-cloud-en-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/public-cloud-en-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Public cloud (or open cloud) is a popular type of cloud computing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>In both public, private, and hybrid clouds, you have the option to store your data with major international public cloud providers or local providers. Well-known providers include Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are <strong>many benefits to working with a local player<\/strong> like Combell. Consider having your dedicated server with specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and performance guarantees, which we will delve into later in the blog.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-0c760812 uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/sla-guarantees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why choose an SLA?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key elements of the public cloud:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-a2f5cad3 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-3925a711 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Scalability: One of the significant advantages of the public cloud is scalability. Customers can easily increase or decrease their infrastructure capacity based on their needs. This allows for quick responses and expansion as necessary.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: One of the significant advantages of the public cloud is scalability. Customers can easily increase or decrease their infrastructure capacity based on their needs. This allows for quick responses and expansion as necessary.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-ab96e217 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Cloud provider's hardware: In a public cloud environment, users do not own the physical hardware themselves. They rely on their cloud provider for hardware maintenance, security, and management.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Cloud provider's hardware<\/strong>: In a public cloud environment, users do not own the physical hardware themselves. They rely on their cloud provider for hardware maintenance, security, and management.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6f2bf5d0 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Cost model: Typically, customers in a public cloud pay based on their usage, often referred to as &quot;Pay-as-you-use&quot;. This can be on a monthly or yearly basis and is based on factors such as computing power, storage, and data transfer. However, it's important to note that while scalability is flexible, it may not always be the most cost-effective solution.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Cost model<\/strong>: Typically, customers in a public cloud pay based on their usage, often referred to as <strong>\"Pay-as-you-use\"<\/strong>. This can be on a monthly or yearly basis and is based on factors such as computing power, storage, and data transfer. However, it's important to note that while scalability is flexible, it may not always be the most cost-effective solution.<br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-iconic-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-public-cloud\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">More on public cloud<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know about private clouds<\/h2>\n<p>Now, let's shift to another type of cloud computing: the private cloud. As mentioned, with this cloud solution, you <strong>do not share resources<\/strong>; everything is essentially yours. It guarantees full control over your data. You can also access private cloud services from the same cloud providers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/private-vs-public-cloud-en-1-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Private cloud vs. Public cloud\" class=\"wp-image-11948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/private-vs-public-cloud-en-1-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/private-vs-public-cloud-en-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/private-vs-public-cloud-en-1-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/private-vs-public-cloud-en-1.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Private cloud vs. Public cloud<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key elements of the private cloud:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-b1be016f uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-e790b84b uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"On-premises or external hosting: Private cloud can be deployed either on your on-premises infrastructure (within your own company) or through external hosting. Both options are viable.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>On-premises or external hosting<\/strong>: Private cloud can be deployed either on your on-premises infrastructure (within your own company) or through external hosting. Both options are viable.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-1ee8fda0 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"More control: In a private cloud, you have complete control over the hardware, virtual machines, and resources within your cloud environment.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>More control<\/strong>: In a private cloud, you have complete control over the hardware, virtual machines, and resources within your cloud environment.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-a38d48af uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Security: While the public cloud is undoubtedly secure, a private cloud offers maximum control, security, and data privacy. The high level of reliability makes private cloud an attractive choice for organizations, such as banks and universities, that need to store sensitive information or data with strict security and compliance requirements.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Security<\/strong>: While the public cloud is undoubtedly secure, a private cloud offers maximum control, security, and data privacy. The high level of reliability makes private cloud an attractive choice for organizations, such as banks and universities, that need to store sensitive information or data with strict security and compliance requirements.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d507f386 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Higher costs: Although the cost may be higher, this form of cloud computing is worth the initial investment because you have the environment all to yourself. You can think of it like comparing a public parking lot (public) to a private garage (private). Additionally, your cost structure is much more predictable. If you opt for a private cloud with Combell, you'll have a much clearer view of your monthly expenses.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Higher costs<\/strong>: Although the cost may be higher, this form of cloud computing is worth the initial investment because you have the environment all to yourself. You can think of it like comparing a public parking lot (public) to a private garage (private). Additionally, your cost structure is much more predictable. If you opt for a private cloud with Combell, you'll have a much clearer view of your monthly expenses.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-42b6397b uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Tip<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>Don't be discouraged by the costs of a private cloud. Especially for larger companies, transitioning to this type of cloud computing is often a better choice. Managing multiple clouds can end up being more expensive compared to a well-organized private cloud environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-iconic-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-private-cloud\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px\">More on private cloud<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know about hybrid clouds<\/h2>\n<p>What about a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/hybrid-cloud-servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hybrid cloud environment<\/a>? A hybrid cloud is essentially the best of both worlds, although there are various definitions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-hybrid-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what constitutes a hybrid cloud<\/a>. Some sources consider it a hybrid cloud when it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/on-premise-vs-cloud-servers-the-advantages-and-disadvantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">combines cloud services<\/a> with on-premises solutions or dedicated servers from a cloud provider.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-bd48874a uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\"><strong><strong>Our definition of a hybrid cloud is more specific:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>A hybrid cloud is a combination of one or more private and public clouds. It's crucial to provide the right technical solutions to these environments so that end-users do not notice they are working in different environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>This combination is <strong>highly appealing to many companies<\/strong>, either because they prefer to keep certain mission-critical applications and sensitive data within their own premises, while less critical applications can reside in the cloud.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, it can be the opposite: critical applications in a private cloud with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/managed-services-provider\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">managed provider <\/a>(for maximum security and continuous monitoring) and less critical applications in-house or in a public cloud.<\/p>\n<p>In such a hybrid solution, the public cloud offers <strong>flexibility and scalability<\/strong> to the part of the infrastructure that experiences specific peaks in demand, while the private cloud provides <strong>more certainty in terms of performance and data protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/hybrid-cloud-EN-3-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Which cloud solution is suitable for your IT infrastructure?\" class=\"wp-image-11949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/hybrid-cloud-EN-3-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/hybrid-cloud-EN-3-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/hybrid-cloud-EN-3-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/hybrid-cloud-EN-3.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Which cloud solution is suitable for your IT infrastructure?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important elements of the hybrid cloud:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-99de574d uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical uagb-icon-list__icon-at-top\">\n<div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-6d3c7a5a uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Cost-effective: If your hybrid cloud solution includes both public and private clouds from providers like Combell, you won't encounter hidden costs or unpleasant surprises. Hybrid cloud offers endless combination possibilities, allowing you to determine whether to allocate more resources to your public environment. This means you won't need to incur additional costs for an extra dedicated server for your private cloud.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Cost-effective<\/strong>: If your hybrid cloud solution includes both public and private clouds from providers like Combell, you won't encounter hidden costs or unpleasant surprises. Hybrid cloud offers endless combination possibilities, allowing you to determine whether to allocate more resources to your public environment. This means you won't need to incur additional costs for an extra dedicated server for your private cloud.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d2ed46f1 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Robust and stable: Your hybrid cloud environment maintains the same excellent security as a local on-premises setup. This ensures that your applications are always available, and your employees can work from anywhere.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Robust and stable<\/strong>: Your hybrid cloud environment maintains the same excellent security as a local on-premises setup. This ensures that your applications are always available, and your employees can work from anywhere.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c10d851a uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Flexibility and agility: A hybrid cloud helps you quickly adapt to new market conditions and fosters innovation within your organization. Furthermore, a hybrid cloud environment seamlessly grows with your business and its requirements.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Flexibility and agility<\/strong>: A hybrid cloud helps you quickly adapt to new market conditions and fosters innovation within your organization. Furthermore, a hybrid cloud environment seamlessly grows with your business and its requirements.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b3ac47e6 uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"GDPR compliance: As a company, you must comply with various legal requirements, such as GDPR. With a hybrid cloud solution, you can store sensitive data in a private cloud and less-stringent compliance data in a public cloud. However, Combell's public cloud environment also complies with GDPR regulations, providing a significant advantage over U.S. providers who are not bound by these rules.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gdpr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GDPR compliance<\/a><\/strong>: As a company, you must comply with various legal requirements, such as GDPR. With a hybrid cloud solution, you can store sensitive data in a private cloud and less-stringent compliance data in a public cloud. However, Combell's public cloud environment also complies with GDPR regulations, providing a significant advantage over U.S. providers who are not bound by these rules.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-455cc92c uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper\"><a target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"Part of your disaster recovery plan: This cloud solution enhances your company's Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities. Certain applications and sensitive information can be moved to an offsite cloud environment with a managed hosting provider (public or private), serving as an additional layer of protection in case of a local outage or issues in your public cloud environment. The possibilities are so extensive that you can distribute your data between a public cloud (with hyperscalers or locally with Combell) and on-premises at your company.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\"> <\/a><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Part of your disaster recovery plan<\/strong>: This cloud solution enhances your company's Disaster Recovery (DR) capabilities. Certain applications and sensitive information can be moved to an offsite cloud environment with a managed hosting provider (public or private), serving as an additional layer of protection in case of a local outage or issues in your public cloud environment. The possibilities are so extensive that you can distribute your data between a public cloud (with hyperscalers or locally with Combell) and on-premises at your company.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which cloud is suitable for your company?<\/h2>\n<p>Well, that's the hundred-million-dollar question! There is no one-size-fits-all answer because each company has different needs, requirements, and expectations. That's why it's essential to carefully assess certain <strong>advantages and disadvantages<\/strong> in advance and make the right choice based on that.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-03276b1f uagb-inline_notice__outer-wrap\">\n<p class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Also read<\/p>\n<div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/how-can-you-choose-a-good-cloud-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to choose a good provider?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, there are <strong>significant differences<\/strong> among providers themselves. Not every public or private cloud is the same: prices vary, the level of security can differ, and the offered services often vary as well. Even among public cloud providers, there are distinctions between international giants and local providers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of cloud services<\/h2>\n<p>That's why it's crucial not only to thoroughly weigh the pros and cons in advance but also to take a closer look at the various players and their offerings. In this regard, (additional) cloud services are of paramount importance. Here's what you should consider:<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What are the terms and conditions?<\/h3>\n<p>With an international provider, you may need to adhere to the standard terms and conditions that the provider has established for all customers. However, not every public cloud provider offers the same terms and conditions, and not every customer has the same needs. For example, some cloud providers offer everyone a standard 30-day backup. For some customers, this may be insufficient, while others may feel they are paying for more than they need.<\/p>\n<p>Also, pay attention to <strong>what is not included in the price.<\/strong> Often, there are hidden costs such as data transfer fees that can lead to unpleasant surprises. The Combell public cloud is different... While it doesn't involve shared hardware, you do have your dedicated server, isolated from other cloud servers. You have your own SLA, guarantees, and performance assurances.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Is there support provided?<\/h3>\n<p>With a local provider like Combell, you can enjoy <strong>excellent support <\/strong>in your own language. Our support team is genuinely accessible, and you won't be endlessly transferred from one representative to another. You'll be assisted by local experts. This is in contrast to cheaper providers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/support-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"A good cloud &quot;provider&quot; ensures excellent support. \" class=\"wp-image-11945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/support-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/support-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/support-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/support-2-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/support-2.png 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good cloud \"provider\" ensures excellent support. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How solid is the Service Level Agreement (SLA)?<\/h3>\n<p>Private, public, hybrid cloud... No matter what you choose, it's always important to negotiate good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/sla-guarantees\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Service Level Agreements (SLAs)<\/a>. An SLA outlines the service your cloud provider promises in terms of availability, performance, and the support you can expect when something goes wrong.<\/p>\n<p>Think carefully in advance about what you want and what's essential because the budget often increases exponentially as you demand stricter SLAs. It's not just uptime that's important, but also who manages what. Are you only renting computing power and relying on your IT team to manage your private cloud or virtual data center? Or do you want to avoid headaches and opt for a cloud that is entirely managed for you?<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Do you get guarantees when something goes wrong?<\/h3>\n<p>Also, look into guarantees for problems. When things go wrong, you want a quick solution. It's essential to check the guarantee regarding the time frame within which your provider promises to have a resolution. Many cloud providers opt for a <strong>Mean Time To Recovery (MTTR)<\/strong>, where you agree on an average recovery time.<\/p>\n<p>However, this approach has its drawback: if your provider can fix something ten times within a few minutes and takes several hours the eleventh time, they still meet your MTTR agreements. Yet, you experience hours of downtime. This is why the presence of a helpdesk at a local public or private cloud provider is crucial.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What about the \"Nines\"?<\/h3>\n<p>A guaranteed uptime of 99.9% might sound like a lot, but it allows for about 8 hours of unplanned downtime per year. In contrast, with a <strong>99.999% guarantee<\/strong>, you are allowed less than six minutes of unplanned downtime per year. Reducing downtime from hours to minutes ensures that you don't lose customers, communication, productivity, and revenue!<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How reliable is the provider?<\/h3>\n<p>Have there been issues with the cloud provider, and how were they handled? <strong>What was the communication like during those incidents?<\/strong> Because, let's face it, it's essential to be properly informed when there's a problem so you know what's being done to resolve it.<\/p>\n<p>Are there clear agreements regarding contract termination? Have you determined whether you have the right to retrieve your data and applications from the cloud at any time? And what are the associated costs?<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. What about the technological requirements of cloud computing?<\/h3>\n<p>Beforehand, consider not only the functionality you need but also technical requirements and performance. Not every application works the same way. Some applications require more memory or processing power, and some websites need to handle spikes in visitor numbers.<\/p>\n<p>In an international public cloud, you deal with <strong>average server performance or choose between faster and slower storage capacity.<\/strong> If that's not sufficient, you should consider an isolated public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud: they are built entirely to your technical specifications. This helps you avoid storage or performance issues.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/qualityguardxcombell-2-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"This customer is using the underlying infrastructure of a cloud &quot;provider&quot; like Combell.\" class=\"wp-image-11950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/qualityguardxcombell-2-1024x497.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/qualityguardxcombell-2-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/qualityguardxcombell-2-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/qualityguardxcombell-2.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This customer is using the underlying infrastructure of a cloud \"provider\" like Combell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, there are <strong>data security and data privacy concerns<\/strong>. How is your data protected? Does it need to stay within your country or the EU? Who has access to your data? What about backup and the ability to quickly recover? Often, these aspects are related to technological choices, so ensure you understand what you're getting in these areas as well.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Do you have a sufficient budget?<\/h3>\n<p>A third element to consider in your decision is financial in nature. What about your budget? A private cloud has a higher initial cost but lower costs with higher usage. A public cloud has a lower initial price but becomes more expensive to scale. This is logical because there is much more variability in the offering.<\/p>\n<p>This means that there is often a tipping point as you grow in the cloud. At a certain point, for purely financial reasons, it becomes more interesting to transition from a public to a private or hybrid cloud. Calculate this tipping point yourself and determine it in advance. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/how-can-you-choose-a-good-cloud-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">good cloud provider <\/a>can certainly advise you on this.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. How secure are your Data?<\/h3>\n<p>When weighing the pros and cons of a private versus public cloud, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/cloud-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">data security<\/a> is often a crucial argument. Generally, a private cloud offers more assurance in terms of data security. This might seem obvious, but the difference in security between a public and private cloud is often not as significant as you might think.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/datacenter-servers-1-2-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Your data are located in an ultra-secure environment.\" class=\"wp-image-11953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/datacenter-servers-1-2-1024x731.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/datacenter-servers-1-2-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/datacenter-servers-1-2-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/files\/datacenter-servers-1-2.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Your data are located in an ultra-secure environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>As explained earlier, not all public clouds are created equal. Cloud solutions offered in the form of <strong>Software-as-a-Service<\/strong>, for example, may have less separation between user data than Infrastructure-as-a-Service clouds, such as the Combell cloud.<\/p>\n<p>The latter group should have built-in separation between the various virtual cloud servers, provided by a good cloud provider. So, don't just scratch the surface when it comes to data security; be sure to ask detailed questions.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misconception<\/h4>\n<p>Conversely, there is often a misconception that data stored on shared storage systems can be easily accessed by all users. <strong>This is also a misconception. In a public cloud, you can just as easily separate virtual storage as you can in a private cloud.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each Storage Area Network (SAN) \u2013 the actual storage space - is controlled by software that stores user and security settings. This software does not distinguish between hardware used by 100 customers or just one.<\/p>\n<p>Every European company must comply with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-gdpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GDPR<\/a>, but certain professional sectors have even stricter rules for storing (sensitive) data. While nowadays all storage is controlled by software, and there is actually little difference between storage units on a shared or private network, it may still be mandatory to use your hardware to comply with certain (legal) regulations. At that point, a public or even a hybrid cloud is not an option.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your needs and requirements as our starting point.<\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, look for a provider that aligns well with your needs and demands. Examine the functionality you require or prefer and see who can offer that. Ideally, you'll find a provider who allows you to create a sort of menu with the things you want and don't want. \ud83d\ude03<\/p>\n<p>If you can't find anyone who offers what you're looking for or if the imposed regulations don't fit your company, it's probably better to opt for a local public, private, and\/or hybrid cloud. To assist you, we can match you with the right cloud solution.<\/p>\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-yellow-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/managed-cloud\">Contact Combell about cloud solutions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just like clouds in the sky, cloud solutions come in various forms. 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