CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)Virtualization and Cloud ComputingMedium
A company requires a cloud solution that maintains strict data sovereignty and compliance with specific industry regulations, meaning all data must remain within their physical control and on their premises. Which cloud deployment model would be most appropriate?
- APrivate Cloud
- BCommunity Cloud
- CPublic Cloud
- DHybrid Cloud
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Private Cloud
A private cloud is a cloud infrastructure operated solely for a single organization, whether managed internally or by a third party, and hosted either on-premises or externally. This model provides the highest level of control, security, and compliance, as all resources are dedicated and within the organization's control.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Community clouds are shared by specific groups with common concerns, but still involve shared infrastructure outside a single entity's full control.
- C. Public clouds are shared by many organizations and do not offer the strict control needed for data sovereignty.
- D. Hybrid clouds combine public and private, but the public portion would violate the strict data sovereignty requirement.
Private Cloud
A cloud infrastructure operated solely for a single organization, which may be managed internally or by a third party and hosted on-premises or off-premises.
- Dedicated resources for one organization.
- Highest level of control, security, and data privacy.
- Compliance with strict regulations often requires a private cloud.
Memory trick: Public, Private, Hybrid, Community: PP H C