On-Premises Data Centers vs. Cloud Computing
What is On-Premises Data Centers vs. Cloud Computing?

An on-premises data center is a group of servers you privately own and control. Traditional cloud computing (as opposed to hybrid or private cloud computing models) involves leasing data center resources from a third-party service provider. On-premises data centers, commonly called “on-prem,” allow you to gain full control of your infrastructure, while cloud computing is cost-efficient and easy to scale.

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  • On-premises data center definition
  • Cloud computing definition
  • Private cloud computing definition
  • Benefits and Drawbacks of On-Premises Computing
  • Benefits and Drawbacks of Cloud Computing
  • On-prem and cloud compared
  • HPE products and solutions for on premises vs cloud
On-premises data center definition

What is on-premises data center?

"On-prem" refers to private data centers that companies house in their own facilities and maintain themselves. On-prem infrastructure can be used to run private clouds, in which compute resources are virtualized in much the same way as those of public clouds (however, private clouds can also be run on leased third-party hardware).

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