□ Multi Cloud
Multicloud refers to the simultaneous use of multiple cloud service providers by a business or organization. In general, multicloud strategies are adopted to avoid vendor lock-in problems and to enhance diversity and stability of resources.
In a multicloud environment, businesses can use a mix of services from multiple cloud service providers. For example, businesses can choose from a variety of services including compute, storage, database, infrastructure, AI, and more from multiple providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
□ Multicloud Strategy and Benefits
A multicloud strategy can offer several benefits. A multicloud strategy can also increase complexity and management burden. There may be challenges in integrating various cloud environments and in various aspects such as data movement, security, and integration. However, with proper management and tools, these difficulties can be overcome.
Choosing and implementing a multicloud strategy will depend on your business’s operational goals and requirements. Enterprises should establish their own optimal multi-cloud strategy by considering cost, flexibility, scalability, and security.
① Vendor lock-in can be avoided, so companies can freely select and transfer services without being dependent on a specific cloud provider.
② High availability and fault tolerance can be improved through the diversity of resources.
③ If multiple clouds are used, business interruption can be minimized by immediately switching to another cloud in the event of a failure.
④ It can strengthen price competitiveness. As multiple suppliers compete, they are more likely to lower prices or offer additional benefits.
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□ Multi-cloud strategy considerations
Multicloud offers some benefits, but there are also some considerations.
① Complexity: Multicloud can be complicated to manage because it combines services from multiple cloud providers.
② Security: Security may be weak because multi-cloud uses services from multiple cloud providers.
③ Regulatory compliance: Multicloud can have difficulties with regulatory compliance because it uses services from multiple cloud providers.
These considerations should be carefully reviewed before adopting multicloud.
□ Multi-cloud management
Multicloud management is the process of managing applications and workloads across multiple cloud environments. A multicloud environment offers a number of benefits, including reduced costs, increased flexibility, and enhanced security. However, managing a multicloud environment can be complex and difficult.
Some key elements for multicloud management include:
① Cloud Inventory: You need to understand all the resources used in the multi-cloud environment. This includes compute, storage, networking, security, applications and more.
② Cloud calculation: It is necessary to identify all cloud accounts used in the multi-cloud environment. This includes account IDs, passwords, usage limits, and more.
③ Cloud cost: You need to track all costs incurred in a multi-cloud environment. This includes usage, cost, discounts, etc. for each cloud service.
④ Cloud security: All resources in the multi-cloud environment must be safely protected. This includes network security, data security, and application security.
⑤ Cloud operation: All resources in the multi-cloud environment must be operated smoothly. This includes disaster recovery, performance management, update management, and more.
There are various tools and solutions for multicloud management. You can use these tools and solutions to more efficiently and effectively manage your multicloud environment.
□ Multi-cloud management platform solution features
A multicloud management platform is a software solution that helps manage workloads across multiple cloud environments. These platforms typically provide the following features:
① Multi-cloud orchestration
It provides orchestration capabilities to efficiently execute tasks by managing and coordinating resources across multiple clouds. This allows you to automate application deployment, scaling and management.
② Resource management
A multicloud management platform provides the ability to centrally manage resources such as virtual machines, storage, and networks across multiple clouds. Through this, resource allocation, monitoring, and optimization can be performed.
③ Security and Compliance
It provides functions to manage security and compliance in a multi-cloud environment. It can include functions such as data protection, access control, auditing and regulatory compliance.
④ Cost management
It provides the ability to track, analyze and optimize costs across multiple clouds. This allows you to reduce costs and manage your budget effectively.
⑤ Monitoring and analysis
It provides the ability to monitor and analyze the performance, availability, and health of applications and infrastructure in a multicloud environment. This allows you to identify and respond to problems.
⑥ Automation and management
It provides the ability to manage and operate multicloud environments through automated tasks. For example, tasks such as scale up/down, backup, and restore can be automated.
A multicloud management platform is a set of tools and solutions for effectively managing and integrating multiple cloud environments. These platforms help enterprises manage and monitor resources, manage security and compliance, and deploy and operate applications in multicloud environments.
□ Multi-cloud management platform company
Some of the major providers of multicloud management platforms include: This list is based on information up to September 2021 and is subject to change according to the latest developments.
▶ IBM
IBM offers a multicloud management solution through IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management. The platform provides various functions such as resource management, application modernization, security and compliance management, monitoring and analytics in a multi-cloud environment.
▶ VMware
VMware offers a multicloud management platform through VMware CloudHealth. The platform supports multicloud resource management, cost and resource optimization, security and compliance management, monitoring and analytics, and more.
▶ Red Hat
Red Hat offers a multicloud management platform through Red Hat OpenShift. OpenShift is a container-based platform for developing, deploying, operating, monitoring and managing applications, and can run in a variety of cloud environments.
Google offers a multicloud management platform through Google Cloud Anthos. Anthos provides the ability to run, manage, secure and monitor applications both on-premises and in various cloud environments.
▶ Microsoft
Microsoft offers a multicloud management platform through Azure Arc. Azure Arc provides integrated management of resources running on-premises, Azure, and other clouds, and supports application deployment, security, and data management.
▶ Dell Technologies
Dell Technologies offers a multicloud management solution with VMware Tanzu. VMware Tanzu is a platform for application modernization, deployment, management, and security that can run on multiple clouds in a multicloud environment.
In addition, many companies offer multicloud management platforms, and you should choose the platform that best suits your needs and environment.
□ Multi-cloud management platform solution
▶ IBM Multicloud Manager
▶ VMware vRealize Suite
▶ Microsoft Azure Stack
▶ Amazon Web Services (AWS) Outposts
▶ Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Anthos
▶ RightScale
▶ Morpheus Data
▶ ManageEngine CloudCheckr
▶ Cloudability
▶ CloudRadar
▶ New Relic
▶ CloudHealth by VMware
These solution vendors offer a variety of features and price points. Therefore, it is important to choose the vendor that best suits your needs.
