A public cloud is a shared environment where computing resources are owned and operated by a third-party provider and delivered over the internet.
Why it matters:
- Cost-effective and scalable for most workloads.
- No need for physical infrastructure or maintenance.
- Examples: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
Pro tip: Public clouds are secure when configured correctly — most breaches occur from misconfiguration, not provider failure.
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