Different Clouds

Types Of Cloud: There are several different types of clouds that organizations can use to host their applications and data. Some of the main types of clouds include:

Private cloud - A private cloud is dedicated to a single organization and is typically used to host applications and data that require a high level of security and compliance. Private clouds can be built and managed by the organization itself, or they can be provided by a third-party service provider. 

Example- A healthcare organization builds a private cloud to host its electronic health record (EHR) system and other applications that handle sensitive patient data. The private cloud allows the organization to maintain strict control over its data and ensure that it is compliant with relevant regulations, such as HIPAA.

Community cloud - The cloud infrastructure is shared by several organizations and supports a specific community that has shared concerns (e.g., mission, security requirements, policy, and compliance considerations). A community cloud can be set up and managed by the participating organizations themselves, or it can be provided by a third-party service provider. In either case, the infrastructure is dedicated to the specific community of users and is not available for use by the general public.

Example-A group of healthcare organizations that are subject to the same regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA, set up a community cloud to host their electronic health record (EHR) systems and other applications that handle sensitive patient data.

Public cloud - A public cloud is a type of cloud computing infrastructure that is owned and operated by a third-party service provider, and is available for use by the general public over the internet. In a public cloud model, the service provider is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the infrastructure, including hardware, software, and networking. Customers can access the cloud resources on a pay-as-you-go basis, and they do not need to worry about the underlying infrastructure or maintenance.

Some examples of public cloud services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

Hybrid cloud - A hybrid cloud combines elements of both public and private clouds and allows organizations to use the best features of both models. For example, an organization might use a private cloud to host its sensitive data, while using a public cloud to host less critical applications.