Cloud Computing - Deployment Models
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What is one of the primary risks associated with multi-tenancy in an outsourced private cloud?

  • Potential security vulnerabilities due to shared resources (correct)
  • Increased operational costs due to redundancy
  • Reduced customization options for services
  • Limited resource availability affecting performance
  • How do security measures differ between an on-site private cloud and an outsourced private cloud?

  • Security measures are applied only at the provider's location.
  • Measures must be implemented at both subscriber and provider perimeters. (correct)
  • There are fewer security measures needed in an outsourced private cloud.
  • The security measures are identical in both scenarios.
  • Which of the following is NOT a typical start-up cost for subscribing to an outsourced private cloud?

  • Training staff for new cloud-hosted applications
  • Negotiating the service level agreement
  • Upgrading the subscriber's network
  • Purchasing new hardware and software licenses (correct)
  • What is a significant limitation of on-demand bulk data import/export in outsourced private clouds?

    <p>Dependency on network capacity between provider and subscriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When considering an outsourced private cloud, what does a subscriber typically need to adjust regarding their network?

    <p>Increase bandwidth to meet service level agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical factor affecting the performance of real-time or critical processing in outsourced private clouds?

    <p>Networking limitations between the provider and subscriber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is often included in a service level agreement (SLA) for an outsourced private cloud?

    <p>Uptime guarantees and performance metrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an outsourced private cloud regarding resource provisioning?

    <p>Resources are rented and can be provisioned as needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of public cloud allows for flexibility in workload management?

    <p>Dynamic resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of using a private cloud for organizations?

    <p>Greater control over data security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are subscribers typically connected to an on-site private cloud?

    <p>Via the public Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major risk is associated with data security in public cloud services?

    <p>Limited visibility and control over data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of 'elasticity' in public cloud services?

    <p>Illusion of unlimited resource availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is essential to consider in service level agreements (SLAs) for cloud services?

    <p>Response times and uptime guarantees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential drawback of shared resources in a public cloud environment?

    <p>Reliability and security risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true regarding the operation of public cloud infrastructure?

    <p>Ownership may vary among private and public entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of public cloud service level agreements?

    <p>They are often restrictive by default.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of using a private cloud?

    <p>Greater control over security and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scenario illustrates an outsourced private cloud?

    <p>A third-party hosts the private cloud infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key management consideration for on-site private clouds?

    <p>Subscribers require both traditional IT and cloud IT skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security concern is associated with public clouds?

    <p>Potential risks in shared resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are workloads managed in a private cloud environment?

    <p>Workloads can migrate between machines without client awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major disadvantage of public cloud service level agreements?

    <p>They often contain stringent terms that may limit use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an on-site private cloud?

    <p>It is hosted on the subscriber's premises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cloud Computing - Deployment Models

    • There are four main deployment models for cloud computing:
      • Public Cloud
      • Private Cloud
      • Hybrid Cloud
      • Community Cloud

    Public Cloud

    • Cloud infrastructure is available for public use
    • Owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization
    • Located on the premises of the cloud provider
    • Examples: Google App Engine, Microsoft Windows Azure, IBM Smart Cloud, Amazon EC2
    • Provider’s computing and storage resources are shared by multiple subscribers
    • A subscriber's workload may be co-resident with the workloads of competitors or adversaries

    Risks of Public Cloud

    • Limited Visibility and Control: Provider system operation details are proprietary and not divulged to subscribers. Subscribers cannot verify data deletion from provider systems.
    • Data Security:
      • Provider's software is usually proprietary and not open to review.
      • Data may be relocated to data centers where cost is low.
    • Security Risks: Public cloud introduces risks to both reliability and security.
    • Network Dependency: Subscribers connect to providers via the public Internet, relying on Internet's infrastructure like DNS servers, router infrastructure, and inter-router links.
    • Elasticity: The public cloud provides an illusion of unlimited resource availability, and the provider may migrate a subscriber's workload at any time.

    Private Cloud

    • Cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization.
    • It can be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or a combination of both.
    • Examples: Eucalyptus, Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud - UEC, Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), VMware Cloud Infrastructure Suite, Microsoft ECI data center.

    Types of Private Cloud

    • On-site Private Cloud: Private clouds implemented at a customer's premises.
    • Outsourced Private Cloud: Private clouds where the server side is outsourced to a hosting company.

    On-site Private Cloud

    • The security perimeter extends around both the subscriber's on-site and the private cloud's resources.
    • The subscriber can exercise control over the resources.
    • Organizations considering an on-site private cloud should consider:
      • Network Dependency: Subscribers still require IT skills to manage user devices and cloud infrastructure.
      • Workload Locations: Workloads must be able to migrate between machines without inconveniencing clients.

    Outsourced Private Cloud

    • The security of data and processing depends on the strength and availability of both the security perimeter and the protected communication link.
    • Organizations considering the use of an outsourced private cloud:
      • Subscribers may provision unique protected and reliable communication links.
      • On-demand bulk data import/export is limited by network capacity.
      • Real-time or critical processing may be problematic because of networking limitations.
      • A variety of techniques exist to harden the security perimeter.

    Costs of Outsourced Private Cloud

    • Modest-to-significant up-front costs to migrate to the cloud.
    • Main start-up costs for the subscriber relate to:
      • Negotiating service level agreements (SLA).
      • Upgrading subscriber's network to connect to the outsourced private cloud.
      • Switching from traditional applications to cloud-hosted applications.
      • Porting existing non-cloud operations to the cloud.
      • Training.
    • A subscriber can rent resources in any quantity offered by the provider.

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    Explore the four main deployment models of cloud computing: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Community Cloud. This quiz covers the definitions, characteristics, and risks associated with public cloud usage. Test your knowledge on how these models operate and their implications for data security.

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