According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a hybrid cloud is a cloud computing deployment model that consists of a combination of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability. Here's a detailed explanation: * Hybrid Cloud: * Definition: Combines on-premises infrastructure (private cloud) with public cloud services, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. * Portability: Ensures seamless data and application movement between the private and public clouds. * Integration: Uses technology such as VPNs, APIs, or hybrid cloud management tools to integrate the environments. * Benefits: * Flexibility: Offers greater flexibility in deploying workloads where they are most appropriate. * Scalability: Provides scalability by leveraging public cloud resources while maintaining control over critical applications in a private cloud. * Cost Efficiency: Optimizes costs by utilizing public cloud resources for less sensitive workloads while keeping sensitive data in a private cloud. References * NIST Cloud Computing:NIST Definition of Cloud Computing * Hybrid Cloud: What is Hybrid Cloud?
