Cloud, data & platform systems · Working

Hybrid cloud

Also called: hybrid environment

ELI5

Use both private systems and public cloud together.

Used in conversation

“The hybrid cloud keeps sensitive records on premises.”

Definition

An architecture combining private or on-premises systems with public-cloud services.

Here “Hybrid cloud” means: An architecture combining private or on-premises systems with public-cloud services.

Pitch context

You will see “Hybrid cloud” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches cloud, data & platform systems.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret cloud, data & platform systems without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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