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Key Questions About Multi-Cloud Operations
Hybrid cloud operations focus on consistent management of a common infrastructure layer based on technology deployed across clouds. Multi-cloud operations involve consistent management of two or more clouds that don’t have consistent infrastructure.
Can VMware help manage operations when I have applications deployed natively on AWS or Azure?
Yes. VMware multi-cloud management is designed to help manage workloads that run on the native infrastructure of public clouds like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. It can also help manage a hybrid or multi-cloud scenario that includes consistent infrastructure based on VMware technologies, running alongside natively deployed workloads in the cloud.
What are the biggest challenges organizations face as they start to use public clouds?
Management across a multi-cloud environment can be a challenge for organizations, as well as increased costs and protecting workloads. Improving operational governance and automating core processes are also high priorities to solve.
What is a Cloud Operating Model? Is this a new way to operate?
A Cloud Operating Model describes the people, process and technology changes required to evolve an organization and effectively manage your cloud services.
What challenges can hinder or slow down a multi-cloud environment?
Successful digital transformations typically require a business strategy, an app strategy, and a cloud strategy with a Cloud Operating Model that binds them together. Most challenges come when the Cloud Operating Model is skipped.