Software Architect's Handbook

Private cloud

A private cloud is made up of resources that are used exclusively by one organization. The physical resources can either be located at an organization's own data center or that of a third-party provider. Either way, all of the infrastructure is dedicated to a single organization. In contrast with a public cloud, it is a single tenant implementation.

Private clouds are costlier with more modest economies of scale. However, an organization will have greater flexibility in customizing the environment to meet its needs. One of the main reasons to opt for a private cloud is the greater level of control and the stronger security that is possible. Organizations can take advantage of cloud services while maintaining more control over ...