Multi-Cloud & Hybrid Cloud Concepts

Summary

Multi-cloud uses more than one cloud provider (for redundancy, avoiding lock-in, or best-of-breed services); hybrid cloud combines cloud infrastructure with on-premises systems — both add real complexity for real trade-offs.

• 1List 2 legitimate reasons a company might choose multi-cloud despite the added complexity.
• 2Learn why 'avoiding vendor lock-in' is a commonly cited but often overstated multi-cloud justification.
• 3Understand hybrid cloud is often driven by compliance or existing infrastructure investment, not preference.