By: Pros and Cons of the Private Cloud
Pros of the Private Cloud: Security
Despite improvements, it's difficult to track and safeguard data in the public cloud with the wealth of collaboration, storage and sharing occurring there. The private cloud is created for a single organization, thus increasing protection.
Cons of the Private Cloud: Remote Access
Increased security has been known to keep mobile users from connecting to needed business functions in the private cloud.
Pros of the Private Cloud: Control
The private cloud offers more customized control with respect to maintaining data and infrastructure, including server operations.
Cons of the Private Cloud: Scalability
The private cloud is not considered as scalable as the public cloud, so if demand spikes for a particular service at a particular time, your IT department may fall short.
Pros of the Private Cloud: Operational Efficiencies
The private cloud acts much like the public cloud in terms of delivering “IT as a Service,” reducing costs and helping users work smarter, faster and better:
Cons of the Private Cloud: Start-Up Spending
Initial investments in a private cloud will typically cost more than the public version because of all the set-up involved.
Pros of the Private Cloud: Resource Provisioning
Because the private cloud is yours and yours alone, you'll gain a better understanding of who needs what - and when.
Cons of the Private Cloud: Maintenance
Given that a public cloud is hosted off site, the provider is responsible for server availability. If your private cloud server crashes, your IT employees need to fix it.
Pros of the Private Cloud: Business App Availability
With a private cloud, workers can take advantage of an organization's business apps on a 24/7 basis.
Cons of the Private Cloud: Limited Ceiling
While private cloud offers app advantages, you'll find even more in the public space.
