{"id":1462,"date":"2019-08-14T10:41:52","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T10:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/blog\/?p=1462"},"modified":"2021-11-24T14:28:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T08:58:35","slug":"the-challenges-of-choosing-a-hybrid-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/blog\/the-challenges-of-choosing-a-hybrid-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"The Challenges of Choosing a Hybrid Cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increasing number of organizations have taken to cloud computing in the last few years. Many of them have also begun discovering the many benefits of opting for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/blog\/what-is-hybrid-cloud-computing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid cloud<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8212; a customized cloud environment made up by combining the right mix of public and private clouds that best suits the organization.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the right choice of mix in a hybrid cloud can ensure the best of security, accessibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, the journey to this perfect hybrid cloud environment is not free from challenges. If you have decided to make the move to a hybrid cloud, here are a few challenges you are likely to face before and after your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/cloud-migration-services.html\">cloud migration<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the Right Cloud Providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, it is a challenge to arrive at the right mix of public and private clouds that will ensure optimum benefits. A thorough infrastructure evaluation and analysis of performance data, along with monitoring of RoI is essential to make the most of the hybrid cloud deployment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to a hybrid cloud infrastructure, it is also important to select cloud providers who can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design and implement virtual private cloud networks (VPC) with a defined range of IP addresses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up options for virtual private network (VPN) connection that is compatible with available hardware or software<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establish a direct connection between your private data center and VPC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure connectivity between the on-premise data center and cloud infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, it is also important to ensure that cloud providers have all the required certifications to comply with policies and regulations. You may require the support of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/services\/cloud-consulting.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud consultant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to finalize on the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/cloud-advisory-services.html\">cloud providers<\/a> for your hybrid cloud.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing an Interruption-free Migration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During both stages of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/cloud-migration-services.html\">cloud migration process<\/a> &#8211; server migration and data migration, you are bound to face some challenges. Remember to consider time-to-market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/application-development-services.html\">application modernization<\/a> needs, and availability of resources when planning your implementation strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the volume of data to be migrated and the business downtime that such a migration can cause, you may face challenges during the data migration process as well. With the support of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cloud migration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expert, however, you can overcome these challenges with minimal disruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing Multiple Cloud Providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the hybrid cloud is all about the right mix of public and private clouds, it also involves the need to manage these multiple cloud providers and their services. With organizations today opting for as many as five clouds to make up their cloud environment, it can become challenging to manage all of them, their related costs, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also need to ensure that there is continued connectivity and communication between the different cloud networks you have chosen. This is why, if you are going in for a hybrid cloud, it is a wise idea to outsource your cloud management to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/cloud-managed-services.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managed services provider<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embracing Identity and Access Management<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a hybrid cloud environment, with multiple applications of varying security and administrative features, it can become overwhelming for users and administrators alike to keep up with identity and access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A way to counter this challenge is by adopting an <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akku.work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identity and access management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (IAM) solution that will provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akku.work\/product\/single-sign-on.html\">single sign-on<\/a> and other features that will bring all applications under one common platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing Costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While one of the primary reasons for choosing a hybrid cloud is for optimizing costs, improper management of billings from different cloud service providers can have the reverse effect. If not effectively controlled and monitored, cloud space wastage can happen and costs can spiral out of control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the challenges, migrating to a hybrid cloud environment is often a good idea. All the challenges before and during the cloud migration can be overcome with the help of a cloud consultant and the post-migration management can be easily outsourced to a trusted managed service provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At CloudNow, we don many hats &#8212; of cloud consultants, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/cloud-migration-services.html\">cloud migration experts<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/akku.work\">IAM solution providers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/cloud-managed-services.html\">managed service providers<\/a> and more. We have the expertise to help you choose the right cloud platforms and services, implement a seamless cloud migration and assure you of smooth, worry-free management of your hybrid cloud. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudnowtech.com\/contact-us.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in touch<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us to know more.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An increasing number of organizations have taken to cloud computing in the last few years. 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