November 17, 2011
Showdown: Public vs. Private Cloud
Grazed from Industry Week. Author: Adam Swidler.
Cloud computing is an information technology revolution on par with the advent of the personal computer. Few technology fads claim to deliver so many benefits together with so much cost savings. And as the hype has grown, more and more vendors are rushing into the fray with their own "cloud" solutions. But not all clouds are created equal, and some clouds are not even really clouds at all. One of the debates that is starting to emerge in this area is "public cloud" vs. "private cloud". In this article, we will attempt to describe some of the key differences between public and private clouds, ultimately leading to the conclusion that private cloud is an oxymoron and there is only one type of cloud…
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