Start with predictability
Cloud resources and dedicated hardware solve different operational problems. A steady, well-understood workload may be easy to size on dedicated hardware. Demand that changes frequently can benefit from a carefully designed cloud architecture.
Understand resource ownership
Dedicated infrastructure provides a physical server for your workload. Virtual infrastructure allocates virtual compute and memory within a broader platform. Performance depends on architecture, configuration and the behavior of your application.
Compare the complete cost
Include storage, bandwidth, backups, software licenses, support and the people operating the environment. A low entry price does not describe the full cost of an application over time.
Combine where it helps
A hybrid design might keep a large database on dedicated hardware and serve stateless application components on virtual infrastructure. The additional network and operational complexity should have a clear business benefit.
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