Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Describe cloud conceptsEasy
A non-profit organization wants to host its website and donor management system in the cloud. They have limited IT staff and budget but need reliable services. They are comfortable with sharing computing resources with other organizations and prefer a pay-as-you-go pricing model. Which cloud deployment model is most suitable for them?
- APublic Cloud
- BPrivate Cloud
- CHybrid Cloud
- DOn-Premises
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Public Cloud
Public cloud is ideal for organizations with limited IT staff and budget, as the cloud provider manages the underlying infrastructure. The pay-as-you-go model and shared resources make it cost-effective and accessible, perfectly suiting the non-profit's needs.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Private cloud requires significant CapEx and IT staff, unsuitable for limited budget/staff.
- C. Hybrid cloud adds complexity and cost, more than needed for this scenario.
- D. On-premises requires owning and managing all infrastructure, not suitable for limited staff/budget.
Public Cloud
A cloud deployment model where computing services are delivered over the public internet by a third-party provider. Resources are shared among multiple tenants, and services are typically offered on a pay-as-you-go basis.
- Shared infrastructure among many users.
- High scalability and elasticity.
- Lower capital expenditure, pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Managed by the cloud provider, reducing operational burden.
Memory trick: Public cloud is like a shared utility: pay for what you use, no ownership worries.