Cloud Computing and Hybrid Cloud Solutions: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction to Cloud Computing Cloud computing refers to the delivery of computing services—such as servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and more—over the internet ("the cloud"). Rather than owning and maintaining physical servers and infrastructure, organizations can rent resources from cloud providers. This approach offers flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. The three main deployment models in cloud computing are: Public Cloud : Cloud resources are owned and managed by a third-party provider and shared with other organizations (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure). Private Cloud : Cloud resources are used exclusively by a single organization, often hosted on-premises or in a dedicated facility. Hybrid Cloud : A mix of public and private cloud environments, allowing data and applications to move between them. What is Hybrid Cloud? A Hybrid Cloud is a computin...