BENEFITS
Increased security
Unlike the public cloud, the infrastructure is dedicated to a single organization, not many.
More control
Private clouds offer more customization options for data, infrastructure and server management.
High reliability
Private clouds are more efficient at delivering service models like IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
LIMITATIONS
Start-up costs
The initial costs of private clouds are much higher due to equipment purchases.
Operating expenses
Upgrading, maintenance and management of equipment add to the costs of ownership.