Hybrid-cloud vs multi-cloud: what's the difference?

Many businesses often confuse hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud strategies.

  • Hybrid-cloud combines private infrastructure (on-premises or dedicated servers) with public cloud services.
  • Multi-cloud, on the other hand, involves using multiple public cloud providers simultaneously.

Hybrid-cloud solutions are great for businesses requiring data locality, compliance, or performance on sensitive workloads. Multi-cloud solutions prioritize flexibility, availability, and cost optimization.

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