Word of the Day: hybrid cloud

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms | January 14, 2019 hybrid cloud Hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party, public cloud services with orchestration between the two platforms. By allowing workloads to move between private and public clouds as computing needs and costs change, hybrid cloud gives businesses greater flexibility and more data deployment options. Establishing a hybrid cloud requires the availability of: A public infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform, such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform; The construction of a private cloud, either on-premises or through a hosted private cloud provider; And adequate wide area network (WAN) connectivity between those two environments. Typically, an enterprise will choose a public cloud to access compute instances, storage resources or other services, such as big data analytics clusters or serverless compute capabilities. However, an enterprise has no direct control over the architecture of a public cloud, so, for a hybrid cloud deployment, it must architect its private cloud to achieve compatibility with the desired public cloud or clouds. This involves the implementation of suitable hardware within the data center, including servers, storage, a local area network (LAN) and load balancers. An enterprise must then deploy a virtualization layer, or a hypervisor, to create and support virtual machines (VMs) and, in some cases, containers. Then, IT teams must install a private cloud software layer, such as OpenStack, on top of the hypervisor to deliver cloud capabilities, such as self-service, automation and orchestration, reliability and resilience, and billing and chargeback. A private cloud architect will typically create a menu of local services, such as compute instances or database instances, from which users can choose. The key to creating a successful hybrid cloud is to select hypervisor and cloud software layers that are compatible with the desired public cloud, ensuring proper interoperability with that public cloud's application programming interfaces (APIs) and services. The implementation of compatible software and services also enables instances to migrate seamlessly between private and public clouds. A developer can also create advanced applications using a mix of services and resources across the public and private platforms. Continue reading... Quote of the Day "Implement a hybrid cloud piece by piece: Start with a limited deployment, address specific workload goals by adding capabilities and then build it out as each success demonstrates value." - Nick Moore Trending Terms private cloud public cloud infrastructure as a service cloud bursting hybrid cloud storage hyper-hybrid cloud Learning Center Hybrid cloud trends offer lessons for potential adopters Hybrid cloud trends are garnering more attention, and IT administrators who want to adopt the technology should use these tips to prepare for hybrid cloud deployment and migration. A need for workload flexibility drives most hybrid cloud use cases, but admins must carefully plan their approach. Hybrid cloud vs. multi-cloud storage: Choose wisely In the hybrid cloud vs. multi-cloud storage debate, both methods come with their own benefits. In this tip, we offered some assistance in making the right choice for your organization. Hybrid cloud technologies become table stakes in IaaS market AWS, Azure and Google had their sights set on hybrid cloud technologies in 2018. And with a shift in focus to on-premises appliances, such as AWS Outpost, as well as software, like Google Cloud Services Platform, experts expect more hybrid moves in 2019. What's the difference between multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud strategies? What's the difference between multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud deployments? The distinction between the two strategies largely hinges on cloud management tools and concepts. Cloud predictions for 2019 hone in on containers, IT skills In 2018, technologies such as AI and machine learning dominated the cloud market. But what should we expect in 2019? Our contributors share their cloud predictions around serverless, IT skills and more. Quiz Yourself In a hybrid cloud, sensitive data and computing resources may be maintained in two _________ environments. A. separate B. seperate Answer Stay in Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed! FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.