Product Information
SAP Public vs. Private Cloud: Understanding the Differences
In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between SAP Public and Private Clouds, helping you make an informed decision for your organization’s specific requirements.
| Aspect | SAP Public Cloud | SAP Private Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership and Control | You do not own or control the underlying infrastructure, relying on the cloud provider for maintenance and updates. | You have more control over the infrastructure, whether hosted on-premises or with a dedicated cloud provider. |
| Security and Compliance | Security and compliance are primarily the responsibility of the cloud provider. | You have greater control over implementing your own security measures and compliance policies. |
| Scalability and Performance | Offers scalability and elasticity, allowing easy resource scaling based on demand. | Scalability is available but may require more effort to expand resources. Performance can be optimized based on specific requirements. |
| Cost Considerations | Typically operates on a pay-as-you-go model, which can be cost-effective for variable workloads. Costs may escalate if not managed efficiently. | Involves higher upfront capital expenditures for infrastructure but can be cost-effective for predictable workloads or budget constraints. |
| Customization and Integration | Generally more standardized, limiting customization options. Integration with other systems may require additional effort. | Offers greater customization options, tailoring infrastructure to meet specific needs, and easier integration with other systems. |
Conclusion
Choosing between SAP Public and Private Clouds depends on your organization’s unique requirements, priorities, and constraints. While public clouds offer scalability and convenience, private clouds provide more control over security, compliance, and customization. The decision ultimately hinges on factors such as security, performance, cost, and the level of control your organization needs.
Hi Jayadeep,
i have a simple ques. if my application is hosted on Public Cloud, shall the application always need to be a a Cloud application. And if hosted on Private Cloud, why a cloud application is treated a on-premise system. Can a on-premise system be hosted on a Public cloud
Please also help clarify this
i have been informed that in Private cloud, SAP is the service provider. while in Public cloud, the vendor (eg. AWS) is the service provider.
Hi Sahoo,
Public service provider is still SAP and all the Basis(upgrade, maintenance etc) are done by SAP.
Changing from public cloud to private or private to public cloud should be done from scratch.
Regards,
Jayadeep Uppalapati
Hi Jayadeep, My basic question(if my application is hosted on Public Cloud, shall the application always need to be a a Cloud application. And if hosted on Private Cloud, why a cloud application is treated a on-premise system. Can a on-premise system be hosted on a Public cloud) is still unanswered. Can you help on the same
Regards
Plaban
So, it is just possible if the contract and the system feature allow you to put the application in a public system - consider the characteristics and the possible services that support your application.
PUCLIC: The provider will take the responsibility, like a SaaS application
Hi Sahoo,
Regards,
Jayadeep Uppalapati