What is Hybrid Cloud?
Hybrid cloud architecture combines on-premise infrastructure with public cloud services, enabling organizations to maintain control over sensitive data while leveraging cloud scalability and innovation. This approach provides flexibility to place workloads in the most appropriate environment.
Architecture Patterns
Common hybrid patterns include: cloud bursting (scale to cloud during peak demand), disaster recovery (DR in cloud, production on-premise), dev/test in cloud (production on-premise), and distributed processing (data where it makes sense).
Connectivity Considerations
Hybrid cloud requires reliable, low-latency connectivity between environments. Options include: Direct Connect (AWS), ExpressRoute (Azure), or Cloud Interconnect (GCP) for dedicated connections, or VPN tunnels for smaller deployments.
Data Management
Define clear data governance policies for what data can reside where. Consider latency requirements, compliance regulations, and data sovereignty laws when designing data placement strategies.
Management and Orchestration
Use unified management tools to maintain visibility across all environments. Platforms like Azure Arc, Google Anthos, or AWS Outposts enable consistent management regardless of location.