{"id":5304,"date":"2022-08-15T17:05:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=5304"},"modified":"2022-08-15T17:05:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T22:05:07","slug":"disadvantages-and-advantages-of-multi-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/disadvantages-and-advantages-of-multi-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"Disadvantages and advantages of multi-cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5305 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Two smaller white cloud outlines flanking one larger blue cloud outline on top of an image of white clouds and a blue sky.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/multi-cloud-concept-200x134.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Most of us have heard the saying, \u201cTwo heads are better than one.\u201d In the business world, many organizations have found that two (or more) clouds are better than one.<\/p>\n<p>A strategy that involves leveraging multiple public clouds \u2013 a.k.a., a multi-cloud approach \u2013 has become the most common method in cloud computing: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\/conferences\/apac\/infrastructure-operations-cloud-india\/featured-topics\/cloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Gartner reported<\/a> in 2020 that 81 percent of public cloud users relied on two or more suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>However, as with any IT strategy or solution, it\u2019s also crucial to consider the potential drawbacks before you move forward with a multi-cloud deployment. If your business hasn\u2019t already hopped on the multi-cloud wagon, here\u2019s some essential information to help you make a well-informed decision about the direction your organization should take in terms of cloud computing.<\/p>\n<h2>Multi-cloud vs. hybrid cloud<\/h2>\n<p>Before we review the pros and cons of multi-cloud, it\u2019s essential to clear up any confusion about this kind of cloud approach versus a hybrid cloud strategy. Although they sound similar and can overlap, there\u2019s a difference between these two methods, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/topics\/glossary\/content\/hybrid-cloud-vs-multi-cloud.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">VMware<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multi-cloud <\/strong>involves implementing more than one public cloud solution, typically from different suppliers. VMware gives an example of hosting Exchange servers on Microsoft Azure while hosting a web front-end app on AWS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hybrid cloud <\/strong>combines public and private clouds, which are integrated and often managed as one. An example would be running an app in an on-prem private cloud and \u201ccloud bursting\u201d to a public cloud solution in instances where the on-prem cloud can\u2019t handle the demand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Multi-cloud and hybrid can also overlap when an organization utilizes private cloud infrastructure along with multiple public clouds.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-blog-image-stat-public-cloud-provider-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"An image of six blue clouds connected by line segments with text stating that as of 2020, 81 percent of public cloud users relied on two or more providers, according to Gartner.\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-blog-image-stat-public-cloud-provider-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-blog-image-stat-public-cloud-provider-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-blog-image-stat-public-cloud-provider-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-blog-image-stat-public-cloud-provider-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-blog-image-stat-public-cloud-provider.jpg 1316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of multi-cloud<\/h2>\n<p>Relying on more than one cloud service and provider has become the norm for numerous reasons. Notable multi-cloud benefits include the following, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmware.com\/topics\/glossary\/content\/multi-cloud-strategy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">VMware<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/learning\/cloud\/what-is-multicloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Cloudflare<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchcloudcomputing\/feature\/Multi-cloud-vs-hybrid-cloud-and-how-to-know-the-difference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">TechTarget<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased redundancy: <\/strong>If you\u2019re using more than one public cloud for the same function, you have a backup if one of them goes down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower costs: <\/strong>Multi-cloud can potentially lead to savings as it gives you greater leverage to apply competitive pressure and negotiate lower rates from suppliers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vendor lock-in avoidance: <\/strong>Investing in a single cloud supplier can make it challenging to switch later due to the high cost and labor involved. Distributing workloads across more than one cloud can save your business from getting locked in with one provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Better alignment among workloads and cloud services: <\/strong>Contracting with more than one cloud supplier means you can optimize performance by selecting the option that makes the most sense for each application or workload.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Multi-cloud drawbacks<\/h2>\n<p>Although the list of benefits might sound appealing, don\u2019t make a decision about multi-cloud without first mulling over the possible disadvantages associated with the strategy. Here are some challenges Cloudflare and TechTarget caution you could run into with a multi-cloud environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>More complicated cybersecurity: <\/strong>You can end up juggling as many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/managed-cybersecurity-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security configurations<\/a> as there are clouds, making it more challenging to safeguard sensitive data. More than one cloud also means a larger attack surface and more potential vulnerabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Performance issues: <\/strong>Depending on the location of the suppliers\u2019 data centers, you might have trouble balancing loads across multiple clouds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased management difficulty: <\/strong>You\u2019ll need to manage more providers and find a way to achieve and maintain visibility into the data and processes of all the clouds involved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, whether multi-cloud makes sense for your business is highly dependent on your specific situation, including your current cloud usage, workloads, and cybersecurity and compliance needs, among other factors.<\/p>\n<p>For additional information about multi-cloud and finding the best cloud solutions for your company, reach out to us to connect with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/trusted-advisor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trusted technology advisors<\/a>. We have extensive experience working with various cloud suppliers and can leverage our partner network and advanced tools to rapidly identify the best choices for your business based on objective comparison matrices and your current and anticipated requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Get started today by calling 877-599-3999 or emailing <a href=\"mailto:sales@stratospherenetworks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales@stratospherenetworks.com<\/a> to schedule a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/cloud-consulting-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cloud consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us have heard the saying, \u201cTwo heads are better than one.\u201d In the business world, many organizations have found that two (or more) clouds are better than one. A strategy that involves leveraging multiple public clouds \u2013 a.k.a., &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/disadvantages-and-advantages-of-multi-cloud\/\">Read more <span class=\"meta-nav\">><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":5305,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-tips-from-the-president"],"yoast_head":"<title>Drawbacks and benefits of multi-cloud for businesses<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Leveraging multiple public clouds has become popular for numerous reasons. 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