What is a public cloud and how does it relate to hyperscalars?

A public cloud is a publicly accessible platform (over the internet) operated by large companies (hyperscalars).

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What is a hyperscale and its architecture?

These hyperscalars are those that provide computing, storage and application execution services in a globally distributed and transparent way for the user. And this is what we are going to talk about today, these hyperscalars.

A hyperscalar is nothing more than a company (usually a large corporation) that offers cloud computing services. These hyperscalars can have their own datacenters or make use of a hosting wholesaler.

These datacenters are usually grouped into what we call Availability Zones. Availability zones is a redundancy of the datacenter in different and relatively close locations. The set of Availability Zones is called regions. A region could be a country or part of a continent.

Hyperscalars refer to cloud service providers that have the ability to scale compute resources in large volumes and with high efficiency. This means that they can handle large amounts of data and processing, distributing the load across multiple servers and data centres around the world.

Hyperscale architecture allows these providers to offer services with high availability and redundancy, minimising the risk of disruption.

Conclusion

Hyperscale cloud providers are redefining the technology landscape, offering enterprises an efficient, scalable and secure way to manage their IT resources. While there are challenges associated with their use, the benefits far outweigh the difficulties, enabling organisations to innovate and grow in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

In the age of digitisation, hyperscale cloud is not only a trend, but a strategic necessity for businesses looking to stay relevant and competitive.

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