SiliCloud Help Document Center
search
Popular search terms
Legal and terms
User Service
Product
Pricing
Describe
Events
Tips & Use Case
Node JS
Private Cloud Service Description
Private Cloud vs. Public Cloud: Why Choose a Private Cloud for Your Enterprise?
As cloud computing technology becomes more widespread, enterprises face a key decision: public cloud vs. private cloud. This article provides a detailed comparison and highlights the advantages of private cloud solutions.
Key Differences Between Private and Public Cloud
| Feature | Public Cloud | Private Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Resources | No, shared computing, storage, and network | Yes, exclusive enterprise resources |
| Data Security | Relatively low, data managed by cloud provider | High, full control over data |
| Performance Optimization | Limited by cloud provider’s architecture | Customizable, optimized for business needs |
| Scalability | High, elastic expansion | Requires prior planning |
| Operational Costs | Pay-as-you-go, low short-term cost | Higher initial investment, stable long-term cost |
| GPU/vGPU Support | Depends on cloud provider’s instance type | Fully configurable, supports GPU/vGPU |
| Storage Acceleration | Limited by cloud storage architecture | Supports NVMe-oF offload, improves storage performance |
| Network Security | Each virtual machine purchases separately, low utilization | Optional FortiGate hardware integration, shared firewall, customizable protection policies |
Advantages of Private Cloud
1. Data Security & Compliance
Private clouds provide complete control over data, ensuring compliance with industry and national regulations while minimizing data breach risks.
2. High Performance & Customization
Enterprises can select high-performance hardware and optimize their environment, such as CEPH distributed storage for enhanced throughput and NIC hardware offloading for improved network performance.
3. Cost Predictability & Management
Public clouds charge on a pay-as-you-go basis, which can lead to unpredictable long-term costs. In contrast, private clouds use CPU socket-based pricing, allowing for stable cost management.
4. Independence & Control
Private cloud environments are fully controlled by the enterprise, avoiding the impact of public cloud provider policy changes, pricing fluctuations, and service outages.
Our Private Cloud Deployment Solutions
Key Features
- Storage: Supports CEPH distributed storage for high availability and high throughput.
- Networking: Supports smart NIC hardware offload / VF passthrough, reducing CPU load and improving network performance.
- AI Computing: Supports GPU/vGPU acceleration for AI, deep learning, and graphic computing.
- Storage Acceleration: Supports NVMe-oF offload for enhanced storage access speed.
- Public Network Option: Optional public bandwidth and IP address availability.
- Hardware Support: Hardware selection and procurement services for customized enterprise configurations.
- Minimum Cluster Requirement: At least 3 servers, each with 1-2 CPU sockets.
Pricing Model
- Charged per CPU socket, at $750 per socket per year.
If your enterprise is considering private cloud deployment, contact us today for more details and a tailored solution!
Related Doc
Do you have any suggestions for this document?
