Multicloud

Multicloud (MultiCloud) is a system of multiple public cloud platforms without being tied to a single provider.

Cloud IT infrastructures can be private, public and hybrid:

Private cloud – can be used exclusively by a single enterprise;
Public cloud – data is stored on servers on the Internet and is available to several clients at once, or can be accessed by other users;
Hybrid cloud – an integrated cloud model consisting of public and private IT infrastructures.

The functionality of a multi-cloud system is much broader than a hybrid cloud, although at first glance they are really similar.

Multicloud system features

To organize multicloud infrastructure, platforms of unrelated providers are used. Such organization significantly reduces technical risks and increases the flexibility of the company. Multicloud system can be used both for system backup and for the purpose of using several cloud service providers for each of the company’s tasks.

Multicloud Advantages

• Security: selective data storage on private or public clouds
• Expand functionality by utilizing multiple providers
• High service resiliency due to duplication of infrastructure on servers of different providers
• Flexibility: more technical, infrastructure and functional options
• Cost optimization: the ability to combine the best offers from different providers
• Independence on a particular provider
• Ability to combine multiple environments within the same infrastructure
• Testing before using a particular cloud platform

Disadvantages of multi-cloud

• Difficulty in coordinating a multi-cloud IT infrastructure due to differences in security systems
• Difficulties in moving data from private clouds to public clouds and vice versa

How to move to multi-cloud

Every year, the functionality of cloud services expands and their popularity grows. However, developing a migration strategy for applications, building an architecture and choosing the optimal solution is becoming more and more difficult. For a comfortable transition to multicloud infrastructure, it is increasingly recommended to turn to specialists to avoid economic risks and confidential leaks.

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