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What is Hybrid Cloud?

A computing environment that combines on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services, allowing data and applications to move between them.

Hybrid cloud architecture connects private data centers with public cloud platforms, enabling organizations to keep sensitive workloads on-premises while leveraging cloud scalability for others. Technologies like Azure Arc, AWS Outposts, and Google Anthos enable consistent management across environments. Benefits include regulatory compliance (keeping data on-premises), cloud bursting for peak demand, gradual migration paths, and workload flexibility. Challenges include network complexity, data synchronization, security consistency, and operational overhead.

Related Terms

Spot Instance
Discounted cloud compute instances that use spare capacity at significantly lower prices but can be interrupted with short notice.
Serverless Computing
A cloud execution model where the provider manages servers and dynamically allocates resources, charging only for actual usage.
Cloud Migration
The process of moving applications, data, and workloads from on-premises infrastructure to cloud computing environments.
PaaS (Platform as a Service)
A cloud service model that provides a platform for developers to build, deploy, and manage applications without managing infrastructure.
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)
A cloud service model providing virtualized computing resources like servers, storage, and networking over the internet.
Cloud Load Balancer
A managed service that distributes incoming network traffic across multiple servers to ensure high availability and optimal resource utilization.
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