CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)Cloud ConceptsEasy
A cloud architect is designing a solution for an application that requires dedicated hardware isolation, complete control over the underlying infrastructure, and strict compliance with internal security policies. The application cannot be hosted on multi-tenant environments. Which cloud deployment model should the architect recommend?
- ACommunity Cloud
- BHybrid Cloud
- CPublic Cloud
- DPrivate Cloud
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Private Cloud
Private cloud offers dedicated hardware isolation and complete control over the infrastructure, which aligns with the requirements for strict compliance and non-multi-tenant environments.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Community cloud shares infrastructure among specific organizations, but still involves shared resources which conflicts with 'dedicated hardware isolation'.
- B. Hybrid cloud combines public and private, but the core requirement for dedicated isolation points to a private solution for the critical application.
- C. Public cloud environments are typically multi-tenant and do not offer dedicated hardware isolation or the same level of control.
Private Cloud
A cloud deployment model where computing services are offered either over the Internet or a private internal network and only to select users instead of the general public.
- Dedicated infrastructure for a single organization.
- Offers high levels of security, control, and customization.
- Can be managed by the organization or a third-party.
Memory trick: Private homes are for exclusive control.