Networking For Dummies, 12th Edition

Chapter 26

Going Hybrid

IN THIS CHAPTER

Examining the basics of the hybrid cloud

Looking at the benefits of going hybrid

Dealing with identity management

Creating hybrid cloud infrastructure

When most of us hear the word hybrid, we think of the Toyota Prius and other similar hybrid automobiles. These cars combine a traditional gasoline-powered internal combustion engine with an efficient electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries to produce a vehicle that is better than pure gasoline-powered cars and pure electric-powered cars: A hybrid vehicle has much better fuel efficiency than a gasoline-only car, and much better range than a battery-only car.

Hybrid cars hit the market in 1999. A few decades later, the term hybrid became commonplace in computing as well. These days, many companies — large and small — are touting hybrid as one of their major IT initiatives. In this chapter, I explain just what that means and why it’s a good idea. I also tell you how you can dip your toe into the hybrid waters.

What Is a Hybrid Cloud?

Most organizations today have two distinct IT engines. ...