Deploy/Install Basics: Public, Private, or Hybrid?
There are two ways to deploy Ubuntu in the cloud: on a private cloud or on a public cloud. Both have benefits and drawbacks. This section presents the things you need to consider when choosing. We also look at a way to mix the two, which is called a hybrid cloud.
A public cloud is built on a cloud provider’s systems. This means your local hardware requirements are minimal, your startup costs are low, deployment is quick, and growth is easy. This can be incredibly useful for testing, and has gained the stability and reputation for also being a great idea for production. The drawback to working this way is that you do not physically control the hardware on which your cloud is running. For many, ...
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