On what platforms will we build a hybrid cloud?

We will be guided primarily by the requirements set out for a particular project and offer a solution that will be best suited to your needs. When deploying virtualisation environment, we use such platforms as Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, Proxmox VE, but in fact, when renting a dedicated server and placing your own equipment in our data centre, you can choose any other platform you like. Our experts will tell you more about choosing a platform – contact them right now in any way you prefer.

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Q: How is hybrid cloud priced?

Services placed in hybrid cloud may generate different loads for IT infrastructure, require specific hardware or software, have different security, data transfer speed, storage capacity requirements, etc. Therefore, in each specific case, the price of a hybrid cloud will be determined individually depending on the configuration of hardware and virtual resources, as well as the price of renting licensed software required to build virtualisation environment and other tasks.

Q: How are cloud resources that are part of a hybrid solution managed?

It all depends on the resources you use. In general, with a hybrid solution, you get full access to dedicated resources and limited access to public cloud resources. So, if you rent a Dedicated Server, you get access to the management console for that server, and if you use a virtual server (IaaS), you get the public cloud administration console. The same goes for all other parts of hybrid infrastructure.

Q: What is the difference between hybrid cloud and multicloud?

In multicloud, several public clouds from different service providers are used to build IT infrastructure. This is justified when it is necessary to get a set of functions that cannot be found on one platform, to eliminate dependence on one provider or to geographically distribute business applications and data in several regions to reduce the time it takes for end users to access them. Moreover, in multicloud, different platforms are often used for different tasks. In turn, hybrid cloud involves integrating one’s own IT infrastructure (including leased or hosted by a provider) with cloud infrastructure (both public and private clouds).

Q: Is the hybrid cloud safe?

Based on your corporate security policies, it is up to you to determine which business applications will run on your physical IT infrastructure (owned or leased), in public or private clouds. Hybrid cloud gives you the opportunity to establish a secure and fast connection between the main corporate network and cloud infrastructure, as well as to fully control access to them. For our part, we guarantee hosting hardware and data in two certified fault-tolerant data centres in Germany (Frankfurt am Main). Our customers’ infrastructures are securely protected on physical and legal level, including the fact that third parties can never have access to them. We are responsible for ensuring the physical security and differentiation of clients’ resources, as well as 24/7/365 security events monitoring. Colobridge staff have no access to leased or hosted equipment, neither to private nor public clouds, and they act solely under NDA, a contract that helps prevent confidential information leakage.

Q: How long does it take to build a hybrid cloud?

The time it takes to implement the project depends on how complex the IT infrastructure is and such a timeframe is estimated on a case-by-case basis. For our part, we do our best to ensure that you can start using hybrid infrastructure as soon as possible.

Q: When does a business need hybrid infrastructure?

We recommend hybrid infrastructure in the following cases: in the future, the business intends to use cloud technologies as much as possible to accommodate its workloads, but is still not ready to give up local computing capacities;resources of the company’s local IT infrastructure are already insufficient, but the company does not plan to scale them and, accordingly, bear extra expenditures for purchasing equipment, licences, expanding the supporting infrastructure and hiring IT staff; a business occasionally faces increased loads because of an increased number of requests for its services and applications; a company plans to reduce the time it takes to launch new products on the market and needs a test environment to run them on an isolated platform; a business expands its business to several geographically remote regions and wants to prevent delays in working with different users’ services; a company is interested in building a hybrid infrastructure to deploy a backup facility where data can be backed up or business applications can be quickly brought up and running in case of a failure.

Explore our Hybrid Cloud Solutions, seamlessly integrating the distinctive features and advantages of both private and public cloud environments. Tailor your solution with any desired combination of hardware and cloud services. Hosted in Germany, our infrastructure operates from two certified data centers, providing a robust foundation, complemented by 24/7 support in your native language for an optimized and responsive experience.

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Benefits of Hybrid Cloud — Colobridge

Blending Hardware and Cloud Solutions

Colobridge’s Hybrid Cloud platform facilitates seamless hybrid cloud integration, allowing for the dynamic combination of hardware rental, colocation services (Colocation and Dedicated), and resource virtualization (IaaS and Private Cloud). Explore diverse service models including Firewall as a Service (FWaaS), Block Storage as a Service (BSaaS), Ethernet and FC Ports as a Service (Port aaS), and Backup as a Service (BaaS).

Tailored Hybrid Environments for Every Need

Colobridge offers a customizable hybrid cloud solution catering to diverse requirements. Implement scenarios tailored for businesses subject to regulatory restrictions and those mandated to adhere to stringent security policies.

Cost Effectiveness

You can tailor your hybrid cloud experience to your unique requirements, considering factors such as performance, security, and more. Maximize existing hardware investments—owned or leased—by integrating them seamlessly with public or private cloud resources.

Flexible Scalability

You can scale your infrastructure in real-time to meet evolving business needs. Plan and reserve capacity during project discussions, ensuring a seamless pool of resources during peak load times without added complexity.

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Why Colobridge

Your data’s safety is our priority, meeting Germany’s legislative standards for information security.

We are counted among the “World’s Top 3 Data Center Operators,” ensuring your data is in capable hands.

Our dedicated technical support team is available 24/7/365 to assist you, and we provide Remote Hands support in any Frankfurt data center.

Our services have received an impressive 4.9-point rating, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Additionally, our support team responds to your needs in as little as 15 minutes.

Reviews and our clients

Our company has been using the services of Colobridge GmbH for more than nine years. During this time, we have never hesitated about our correct choice of the provider. Colobridge gives no reasons to doubt the quality of the provided services, the high level of SLA, as well as the undeniable professionalism of service desk and account managers.

Anton Vasiliev

Lead IT Specialist, Deka JV

During our cooperation, Colobridge GmbH has proved itself as a reliable partner with profound competencies in IT services. Individual approach to the client, flexibility and readiness for customized solutions make Colobridge GmbH stand out from the other providers.

Yaroslav Tkachenko

Head of IT Support, StarLadder

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Benefits of Hybrid Cloud Solutions by Colobridge

Reliable and Stable Performance

Hosting business services on both hardware platforms and the corporate cloud within a hybrid environment allows for the optimization of IT infrastructure and optimal distribution of workloads. This approach significantly reduces the likelihood of critical business processes failing, ensuring uninterrupted performance.

Transparent Resource Management

The hybrid cloud solution provides centralized management of all available resources, including both hardware and virtualized components. This level of control empowers businesses to respond promptly to emerging issues, enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Standard and Customised Hybridisation Scenarios

The Colobridge platform offers the flexibility to implement common scenarios, such as renting a dedicated server paired with cloud storage through a service model. Additionally, the platform supports extensive hybridization possibilities, allowing for customization, such as hybridizing specific ports instead of traditional network equipment rental.

Guaranteed SLA Compliance

Rest assured that all hybrid cloud components hosted on the Colobridge platform adhere to the guarantees outlined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA). This ensures the availability of services and the provision of guaranteed administration services as per the agreed-upon SLA terms.

Access to IT Expertise

With over 10 years of experience, Colobridge excels in successfully implementing solutions of varying complexity, tailored to the needs of small, medium, and large businesses. Clients can delegate tasks ranging from project planning to the migration of business services to corporate cloud, along with comprehensive IT infrastructure administration.

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FAQs about Hybrid Cloud Solutions

How is hybrid cloud priced?

The pricing of hybrid cloud services is contingent upon various factors. Workloads placed in a hybrid cloud environment may exhibit distinct loads on IT infrastructure, necessitate specific hardware or software configurations, and have diverse requirements in terms of security, data transfer speed, and storage capacity. Consequently, the cost of a hybrid cloud is determined individually in each specific case, considering the configuration of both hardware and virtual resources. Additionally, the pricing may include the cost of renting licensed software essential for building the virtualization environment and addressing other specific tasks.

How are cloud resources that are part of a hybrid solution managed?

Management of cloud resources in a hybrid solution varies based on the specific resources in use. In a general sense, a hybrid solution provides full access to dedicated resources and limited access to public cloud resources. For instance, renting a Dedicated Server grants access to the management console for that server, while utilizing a virtual server (IaaS) provides access to the public cloud administration console. This principle applies uniformly across all components of the hybrid infrastructure.

What is the difference between hybrid cloud and multicloud?

Multicloud involves utilizing multiple public clouds from different service providers to construct an IT infrastructure. This approach is warranted when specific functionalities are unavailable on a single platform, to mitigate dependence on a single provider, or to geographically distribute business applications and data across several regions, reducing end-user access times. In multicloud scenarios, different platforms are often employed for distinct tasks. On the other hand, hybrid cloud entails integrating one’s own IT infrastructure (which may be leased or hosted by a provider) with cloud infrastructure, encompassing both public and private clouds.

Is the hybrid cloud safe?

Your corporate security policies empower you to decide where your business applications run—whether on your physical IT infrastructure (owned or leased), public clouds, or private clouds. The hybrid cloud offers a secure and rapid connection between your main corporate network and cloud infrastructure, allowing you full control over access. We assure the hosting of hardware and data in two certified fault-tolerant data centers in Germany (Frankfurt am Main). Client infrastructures are safeguarded both physically and legally, ensuring third-party access is never granted. Our responsibility includes physical security, resource differentiation, and 24/7/365 security event monitoring. Colobridge staff have no access to leased or hosted equipment, private or public clouds, and operate under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to prevent confidential information leakage.

How long does it take to build a hybrid cloud?

The implementation timeline depends on the complexity of your IT infrastructure and is estimated on a case-by-case basis. We strive to expedite the process, ensuring you can start utilizing the hybrid infrastructure as soon as possible.

What are the steps of building a hybrid cloud?

In general, when ordering hybrid cloud, one takes the steps in the following order:

Audit of existing IT infrastructure
Identifying suitable solutions to meet client requirements
Developing a business case and obtaining client approval
Deployment of the hybrid environment
Testing.

Optionally, our technical experts can participate in data migration to the Colobridge platform and provide administration services for client hardware and software resources.

When does a business need hybrid infrastructure?

We recommend adopting hybrid infrastructure in the following scenarios:

Future plans to extensively use cloud technologies while retaining local computing capacities
Current local IT infrastructure resources are insufficient without plans for scaling
Occasional spikes in business loads due to increased service and application requests
Need for a test environment to swiftly launch new products on the market
Business expansion to geographically remote regions to prevent delays in services
Interest in building a hybrid infrastructure for backup and rapid recovery in case of failure.

What platforms will we build hybrid cloud on?

Platform selection is tailored to project requirements. Virtualization environments leverage platforms such as Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, and Proxmox VE. For dedicated server rentals or colocating equipment in our data center, any preferred platform can be chosen. Contact our experts to explore platform options.

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