Multicloud Use Cases
Review multicloud use cases.
- Cross-Cloud Disaster Recovery
A company can run its main system in one cloud and keep a disaster recovery (DR) in another. If the main system goes down, the DR system in the second cloud can take over. This helps avoid downtime and keeps the business running.
- Cross-Cloud Backups
Data stored in one cloud can be backed up to another cloud. This backup protects against data loss from failures, mistakes, or attacks. Backed up data also adds an extra layer of safety because the backup isn't in the same place.
- Running Applications in One Cloud and Databases in Another
Some companies run their applications in one cloud but keep their database in another cloud where it performs better or is easier to manage. This helps them use the strengths of each provider.
- Data Residency and Compliance
A company might need to store data in a specific country because of legal rules. They can use one cloud provider in that region while still using another cloud for other parts of their system.
- Using Different Clouds for Different Workloads
Some workloads, such as AI or analytics, might run better on one cloud, while regular applications run on another. This setup allows teams to choose the best place for each type of work.
- Cost Optimization
A company can run workloads in different clouds based on pricing. If one cloud is cheaper for storage and another is cheaper for compute, they can split the workload to reduce overall cost.
- Mergers and Acquisitions
When two companies merge, they often use different cloud providers. Instead of moving everything to one cloud immediately, they can run both environments together using a multicloud setup.
- Development and Testing Across Clouds
Teams can build and test applications in one cloud and run them in another. This helps compare performance and avoid being tied to one provider during development.