Cloud computing is broadly defined as on-demand application delivered through the internet. It has become one of the key steps forward for any company relying on IT processes.
The business of all industries and sizes are now looking towards Cloud computing as a way to more effectively deliver IT services over to their clients and customers.
With its ability to revolutionize the IT process, Cloud computing promises massive changes to the modern day IT department, giving them the ability to not only cut down on overhead but also allows them to scale IT capacity up and down rapidly.
It is cost-effective, readily available, and incredibly convenient. It is, in essence, the future of IT functions in businesses all over the world.
There are three main types of Cloud deployment model.
Each variant of Cloud has its strengths and weaknesses, its advantages and drawbacks. What Cloud Model an organization chooses depends on the type of industry they are in, as well as the scope of their IT needs.
Types of Cloud
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Extracted from "Chapter 3: DR and Cloud Computing"