A hybrid cloud solution is best suited for a company that wants to use on-premise infrastructure while also leveraging user self-service and scalability features of the cloud.
* Hybrid Cloud:
* Definition: A hybrid cloud combines on-premise infrastructure (private cloud) with public cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them.
* Scalability: Hybrid cloud allows for the flexibility to scale resources up or down as needed. When demand exceeds the capacity of the on-premise infrastructure, additional resources from the public cloud can be utilized.
* Self-Service: Users can provision and manage resources without IT intervention, typically through a self-service portal.
* Use Cases: This is ideal for businesses that need to maintain control over certain data and applications while taking advantage of the scalability and cost-efficiency of the public cloud.
* Other Cloud Types:
* Public Cloud: Fully managed by third-party providers and shared among multiple organizations.
It offers high scalability but may have concerns about data privacy and control.
* Private Cloud: Exclusively used by one organization, providing more control and security but may be limited in scalability compared to public cloud.
* Multi-Cloud: Use of multiple cloud services from different providers, which can be complex to manage but provides flexibility and redundancy.
References:
* Cisco Cloud Solutions: Hybrid Cloud Solutions