ABSTRACT
This chapter broadly discusses the deployment models available in the cloud which are one of the most important concepts related to cloud computing. The deployment models are the different ways in which the cloud computing environment can be set up, that is, the several ways in which the cloud can be deployed. It is important to have an idea about the deployment models because setting up a cloud is the most basic requirement prior to starting any further study about cloud computing. Cloud computing is business oriented, and the popularity of the cloud is credited to its market-oriented nature. In the business perspective, making the correct decision regarding the deployment model is very important. A model should be selected based on the needs, requirements, budget, and security. A wrong decision in the deployment model may affect the organization heavily. Hence, it is very important to know about deployment models. There are many users of the cloud, and each user has different needs. One deployment model will not suite all the cloud users. Based on the cloud setup, the properties of the cloud change. There are four types of
deployment models available in the cloud, namely, private, public, community, and hybrid. Each and every type has its own advantages and disadvantages as discussed in the succeeding sections.
