A Comprehensive Review of Cloud Environments and Their Comparative Analysis

Ashima Narang; Nisha Charaya

doi:10.55524/ijirem.2025.12.2.25

Abstract

Cloud computing has transformed how data is stored, processed, and accessed. This paper provides an in-depth review of various cloud environments- public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud. It compares them across parameters such as cost, scalability, security, and flexibility. Additionally, the paper interprets graphical and tabular comparisons in narrative form to aid understanding without requiring visual figures. The goal is to provide a clear and detailed understanding of the operational dynamics, benefits, and limitations of each cloud model.

Keywords

Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Scalability, Cost Efficiency, Performance Evaluation, Comparative Analysis

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Cites this article as

A. Narang, N. Charaya, "A Comprehensive Review of Cloud Environments and Their Comparative Analysis", International Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Management (IJIREM), Vol-12, Issue-2, Page No-158-162, 2025. Available from: https://doi.org/10.55524/ijirem.2025.12.2.25