Welcome to the world of hybrid cloud computing. This chapter introduces you to the basic concepts of cloud computing and the fundamentals of the hybrid cloud landscape. It also talks about the architecture of a hybrid cloud and the advantages of using a hybrid cloud.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

• Understanding hybrid clouds
  • What is cloud computing?
  • Basic types of cloud: Public, private
  • Technologies used by cloud providers
  • The hybrid cloud
• Hybrid cloud architecture
• Advantages of a hybrid cloud
• Factors to consider before moving to a hybrid cloud
• Understanding the DevOps methodology