Hybrid Connectivity
Most migrations end up hybrid. We set up cloud connectivity for workloads that make sense to keep there.
The Reality of Most Migrations
Not everything belongs in the cloud, and not everything belongs on bare metal. We help you figure out what goes where, and set up the connectivity to make it work seamlessly.
Right-Placement
Workloads go where they make economic sense
Maintain Flexibility
Keep cloud for truly elastic needs
Seamless Connectivity
High-speed links between environments
Optional, Not Required
Some projects don't need hybrid - we'll tell you
Where Each Workload Belongs
Perfect for Bare Metal
Databases
Predictable resource usage, performance-critical, cost-intensive in cloud
Core Applications
Your main business logic that runs 24/7 with steady load
Data Processing
ETL, analytics, and batch processing with predictable patterns
Storage Archives
Long-term storage where egress fees would be prohibitive
Keep in Cloud
Development/Testing
Spin up and tear down environments as needed
Seasonal Workloads
Black Friday, tax season, or other periodic spikes
Global Edge
CDN and edge computing for worldwide presence
Disaster Recovery
Cold standby environments for catastrophic failures
Common Hybrid Architectures
Base + Burst
Run your predictable base load on bare metal, burst to cloud for peaks. Common for e-commerce, media streaming, and SaaS applications.
Data Gravity
Keep data where it's cheapest to store and process. Run compute near the data to avoid egress fees.
Tiered Architecture
Critical environments on predictable bare metal, experimental and temporary environments in cloud.
Geographic Distribution
Core markets on owned infrastructure, emerging markets via cloud until they justify investment.
Our Hybrid Implementation Process
1. Workload Analysis
Deep dive into your applications to understand:
- • Resource usage patterns
- • Performance requirements
- • Data flow and dependencies
- • Scaling characteristics
2. Segmentation Strategy
Categorize workloads for optimal placement:
- • Identify steady-state vs. variable workloads
- • Map data locality requirements
- • Define performance SLAs
- • Calculate cost implications
3. Architecture Design
Create unified hybrid architecture:
- • Network connectivity design
- • Data synchronization strategy
- • Security and compliance framework
- • Failover and DR procedures
4. Phased Migration
Systematic workload migration:
- • Start with highest ROI workloads
- • Maintain cloud fallback options
- • Validate performance at each step
- • Optimize based on real usage
Enabling Technologies
Connectivity
- Direct Connect/ExpressRoute: High-speed links between bare metal and cloud
- SD-WAN: Intelligent routing between environments
- VPN Mesh: Secure connectivity for smaller deployments
Orchestration
- Kubernetes: Run anywhere container orchestration
- Terraform: Infrastructure as code across providers
- Ansible: Configuration management for hybrid environments
Data Management
- MinIO: S3-compatible storage on bare metal
- Kafka: Event streaming between environments
- Debezium: Real-time data synchronization
Monitoring
- Prometheus: Unified metrics collection
- Grafana: Single pane of glass dashboards
- Jaeger: Distributed tracing across environments
Common Hybrid Scenarios
SaaS Platforms
Pattern: Predictable B2B traffic with occasional spikes
Approach: Core platform on bare metal, auto-scaling workers in cloud
Result: Lower baseline costs while maintaining burst capacity
E-commerce
Pattern: Seasonal spikes (Black Friday, holidays)
Approach: Year-round on bare metal, cloud burst for peaks
Result: Significant savings without sacrificing peak capacity
Media & Storage
Pattern: Large storage volumes with global distribution needs
Approach: Origin storage on bare metal, CDN/edge in cloud
Result: Lower storage costs while maintaining global reach
Illustrative Example
Every project is different. This example shows how hybrid economics might work for a hypothetical company - your situation will vary.
Current State: 100% Cloud
Hybrid Approach
Example monthly savings: $92,000
Actual savings depend on your specific workloads, traffic patterns, and requirements. We'll give you honest projections during assessment.
Start Your Hybrid Journey
Hybrid Assessment
Free analysis of your workloads to identify the optimal hybrid split
- Workload categorization
- Cost modeling
- Architecture recommendations
- ROI projections
Proof of Concept
Start small with a single workload to prove the hybrid model
- Select ideal candidate workload
- Design mini hybrid architecture
- Implement with our guidance
- Measure actual results
Hybrid Cloud FAQ
What exactly is hybrid cloud infrastructure?
Hybrid cloud combines your own dedicated servers (bare metal) with public cloud services, connected to work as one unified infrastructure. This lets you run steady workloads on cost-effective bare metal while using cloud for bursts, backups, or specific services.
How much can I save with a hybrid approach?
It depends on your workload patterns. The more predictable your base load, the more you can potentially save by moving it to bare metal. We'll give you honest projections during our assessment - and we'll tell you if migration doesn't make sense for your situation.
Is hybrid cloud complex to manage?
Modern tools make hybrid management straightforward. We use unified orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Terraform that work seamlessly across both environments. Our managed services handle the complexity for you.
What workloads are best for hybrid cloud?
Ideal candidates include: databases and storage (bare metal), web applications with steady traffic (bare metal), batch processing and analytics (bare metal), while keeping auto-scaling services, disaster recovery, and seasonal workloads in the cloud.
How fast is the connection between environments?
We establish high-speed dedicated connections (AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute) between your bare metal and cloud environments. This provides low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity that feels like one unified network.
Can I start small and expand later?
Absolutely! We recommend starting with a proof of concept - typically moving one non-critical workload to hybrid architecture. Once you see the benefits, we can expand the hybrid approach to more of your infrastructure.
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