Fast, Cost Effective Ways To Get Started On Private Clouds

Need cloud resources quickly but don’t want to add more workloads on costly public clouds? Keep reading this blog to learn more about hosted private clouds and how you can access resources on demand like with public clouds but have control over your bill and infrastructure like with private clouds. 

In the rapidly evolving landscape of today’s business world, organizations find themselves in a perpetual race to maintain their competitive edge. To achieve this, companies need to embrace cutting-edge technology solutions as a means to optimize their operations. A central component of this strategy involves leveraging cloud computing resources to streamline workloads and harness the full potential of their in-house talent.

The traditional approach of building and managing on-premises infrastructure is often not a viable option. Organizations cannot afford to be bogged down by time-consuming infrastructure setup and maintenance tasks. This includes the lengthy process of building and configuring cloud resources, as well as the ongoing responsibility of maintaining and updating cloud software. Building and configuring cloud resources can be a time-consuming endeavor. It often involves selecting the right hardware, configuring the software, provisioning resources, and ensuring scalability. This process can stretch the organization’s resources, both in terms of time and manpower. Valuable weeks or even months may be lost in the process, during which competitors could advance significantly.

Moreover, the task of maintaining and updating cloud software is an ongoing commitment that demands constant attention and resources. Ensuring that cloud services are secure, up-to-date, and optimized for performance can divert engineering talent away from their core responsibilities such as innovation and product development. Engineers who should be focused on creating new features or enhancing existing products may find themselves burdened with the routine and sometimes tedious work of  cloud software maintenance.

In such a demanding environment, maintaining a lean, efficient, and agile team is critical. Organizations that can offload the burden of infrastructure management and software maintenance to external cloud service providers or adopt automated solutions are better positioned to maximize their productivity. This allows you to keep your in-house talent devoted to what they do best—innovating, creating, and delivering cutting-edge products and services that can keep them ahead of the competition.

Now this brings us back to our original question, what’s the fastest cost effective way to get access to cloud resources? Hosted private clouds by OpenMetal. Say goodbye to lengthy setup times, risks, and costly infrastructure investments. With our Hosted Private Cloud, you can deploy your own private cloud in just 45 seconds. Enjoy the convenience of rapid deployment, without the hassle of building or waiting.

Key Benefits of OpenMetal Private Cloud Hosting:

• Privacy-First Security: Rest easy knowing that your data is secured by a privacy-first security model.
• Tailored Cloud Services: Optimize your performance by matching your cloud resources precisely to your workload.
• Feature-Rich Cloud Services: Access a comprehensive set of cloud features, complemented by free add-ons.
• Data Control: Store your data where and how you prefer, putting you in control of your information.
• Unbeatable Value: Lead the market with cost-effective solutions. Set your hardware budget without the fear of surprise bills.
• Predictable Bandwidth Costs: Benefit from fixed bandwidth costs for most use cases and low bandwidth costs for high-volume transfers.
• No License Fees: Say goodbye to licensing fees for VMs or other cloud resources.

Every Hosted Private Cloud begins with our Cloud Core—a hyper-converged trio of servers tailored to your hardware preferences. Powered by OpenStack and Ceph, this dynamic combination provides everything you need, from Compute/VMs and Block Storage to agile software-defined networking and effortlessly deployable Kubernetes. Your private cloud also includes built-in monitoring tools, all accessible through a modern portal.

Streamlined Cloud Management:

OpenMetal and our hosted private clouds prioritize an API-first approach, empowering your teams to use infrastructure as code. We recommend Terraform, but you’ll also have the option to use our CLI or GUI for seamless control.

Now you may be thinking that you can also get cloud resources from public cloud providers quickly but at scale it’s not cost effective. Consuming similar cloud resources from public cloud providers like GCP can easily increase your bill by 60%+. I took the time to compare prices for our XLV2 cloud core vs GCP E2-Medium VMs. The table below will show you how the prices compare and the total savings you can expect when choosing hosted private clouds vs public cloud VM bundles.

XL V2 Cloud Cores vs GCP for 593VMs

The following estimated^ costs compare OpenMetal XL Cloud Core with (Medium VMs) vs GCP (E2-Medium)  machine types with summary* of details below. NOTE: OpenMetal prices reflect discounted pricing shown on pricing page.