Hybrid Cloud Storage
Hybrid cloud storage seamlessly integrates on-premises and public cloud storage resources, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of both. This integration allows for flexible data placement and movement, optimizing for factors like performance, cost, and compliance.
Key features and characteristics
- Data mobility: Effortless and secure data movement between on-premises and public cloud environments.
- Flexibility: Adapt to changing business needs by seamlessly shifting workloads between on-premises and cloud.
- Scalability: Easily scale storage capacity and performance both on-premises and in the cloud as required.
- Cost optimization: Leverage the cost advantages of both on-premises and cloud storage based on specific data needs and usage patterns.
- Data protection: Implement robust data protection strategies with features like replication, backup, and disaster recovery across hybrid environments.
- Integration with existing infrastructure: Seamlessly integrate with existing on-premises storage systems and applications.
Implementation options
- Cloud-native storage solutions: Utilize cloud-based storage services with on-premises gateways or appliances for seamless integration.
- Hybrid cloud storage platforms: Dedicated platforms that manage and orchestrate data movement and storage across hybrid environments.
- Software-defined storage (SDS): Software-based storage solutions that can be deployed on-premises and in the cloud, providing flexibility and scalability.
Benefits
- Improved agility and innovation: Quickly adapt to changing business demands and leverage cloud services for innovation.
- Enhanced performance: Optimize data placement for performance-critical applications by leveraging both on-premises and cloud resources.
- Reduced costs: Optimize storage costs by leveraging the most cost-effective storage options based on data usage patterns and requirements.
- Increased resilience and disaster recovery: Improve business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities by leveraging multiple locations and cloud redundancy.