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Private cloud backup vs. public cloud vs. service providers

They either support a number of public cloud services -- utilizing their commodity storage options -- or provide a connection to private cloud backup, where dedicated cloud infrastructure is used and can often just be your organization's own data center. Additionally, some cloud service providers (CSPs) combine the same leading backup products with their own data centers, offering to augment the maintenance of your backups with additional services around backup and recovery.

Cloud service providers differ from private cloud backup by adding on the services and staffing component to your backups. From simply assisting with configuration or with a recovery, to fully being responsible for backups and restores, CSPs can eliminate the burden of ongoing backup management.

When trying to choose a cloud storage option for your backups, rather than begin your journey with a list of vendors and features, start by looking inward.