As cloud architects move more workloads to public and private clouds, hybrid multicloud architectures are becoming more commonplace at large enterprises with always-on service requirements. But unlike the early days of cloud expansion when implementations were self-contained monoliths, these hybrid multicloud footprints are heterogeneous and always changing based on strategic goals related to cost, latency, security, service and other requirements.
The recent Truth in Cloud report revealed there is still confusion about the delineation of responsibilities between cloud service providers and cloud architects and administrators. For example, 84 percent of respondents believe their cloud provider is responsible for backing up data, but that’s not true—they are.
As you navigate the complexities of building and maintaining a hybrid multicloud environment for your organization, consider the following four factors when it comes to your architecture.