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    Multi-cloud vs hybrid cloud: Key differences

    By Rita LiMay 21, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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    • The main difference between multi-cloud and hybrid cloud lies in their architectural approaches and how they utilise multiple cloud environments.
    • Hybrid cloud combines private and public cloud environments, while multi-cloud involves using multiple cloud providers simultaneously. Hybrid cloud focuses on integrating on-premises infrastructure with cloud services, while multi-cloud focuses on leveraging the strengths of different cloud providers.

    While both multi-cloud and hybrid cloud involve the use of multiple cloud environments, multi-cloud focuses on using services from different cloud providers independently, while hybrid cloud integrates on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services to create a unified environment with seamless integration and management capabilities.

    What is multi-cloud?

    Multi-cloud refers to a cloud strategy where an organisation uses services and resources from multiple cloud providers.

    Instead of relying solely on a single cloud provider, such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure, businesses adopt a multi-cloud approach to diversify their cloud investments, mitigate vendor lock-in risks, and leverage the unique strengths and capabilities of different cloud platforms.

    This strategy allows organisations to distribute workloads across multiple clouds based on factors like cost-effectiveness, performance, geographical reach, and specialised services offered by each provider.

    Also read: Spanish startups accuse Microsoft of unfair competition in cloud services

    What is hybrid cloud?

    Hybrid cloud refers to a computing environment that combines elements of private cloud (on-premises infrastructure) and public cloud services. In a hybrid cloud setup, organisations can seamlessly integrate their on-premises data centres or private clouds with public cloud resources, such as those offered by providers like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure.

    The key characteristic of hybrid cloud is its flexibility, allowing businesses to dynamically move workloads and data between on-premises infrastructure and public cloud services based on factors like performance requirements, cost, security, and compliance needs. This integration enables organisations to optimise their IT infrastructure, scale resources as needed, and take advantage of the benefits of both private and public clouds. Additionally, hybrid cloud environments often provide unified management and orchestration tools to streamline operations across different cloud platforms.

    Also read: Securing your remote workforce with Aegis cloud backup solutions

    Difference between them

    Hybrid cloud is an architecture that combines private cloud (where computing resources are dedicated to a single organisation) and public cloud (where computing resources are shared across multiple organisations) environments.

    Multi-cloud refers to an architecture where an organisation uses multiple cloud computing platforms from different service providers.

    Hybrid cloud allows organisations to keep sensitive data and critical applications on-premises (in the private cloud) while leveraging the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the public cloud for less sensitive workloads or for handling spikes in demand.

    But in a multi-cloud setup, an organisation may use services from providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or others simultaneously.

    Hybrid cloud architecture provides flexibility, allowing organisations to choose where to run each workload based on factors such as security, compliance, performance, and cost.

    The private and public cloud environments in a hybrid cloud are typically integrated, enabling seamless data and application portability between them.

    For multi-cloud, organisations may choose to use specific cloud providers for different purposes, such as leveraging the advanced AI capabilities of one provider while using another for its extensive database services.

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    Rita Li

    Rita Lian intern reporter at BTW media dedicated in Products. She graduated from University of Communication University of Zhejiang. Send tips to rita.li@btw.media.

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