Multi-cloud Management¶
Tools and platforms for managing resources across multiple cloud providers, with a focus on unified operations, visibility, and governance.
| Name | Description | Official Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Terraform Cloud | Managed service for Terraform providing collaboration features, remote state management, and policy enforcement. | Terraform Cloud |
| Pulumi Cloud | Managed service for Pulumi offering team collaboration, policy as code, and deployment management features. | Pulumi Cloud |
| Crossplane | Open-source Kubernetes-based control plane for managing infrastructure from multiple providers using declarative APIs. | Crossplane |
| Scalr | Infrastructure as Code management platform focused on governance, policy enforcement, and cost controls. | Scalr |
| env0 | GitOps-oriented Infrastructure as Code automation platform supporting Terraform, Terragrunt, and related workflows. | env0 |
Why Multi-cloud?¶
Multi-cloud approaches are often adopted to address specific technical, operational, or regulatory requirements. The following points summarize commonly cited considerations.
Potential Benefits¶
- Vendor Independence - Reduce reliance on a single cloud provider
- Cost Considerations - Compare pricing and service options across providers
- Risk Distribution - Avoid single-provider dependency for critical workloads
- Service Selection - Use specific services where they best fit requirements
- Compliance Needs - Address data residency or regulatory constraints
Common Challenges¶
- Operational Complexity - Managing multiple platforms and APIs
- Skill Requirements - Maintaining expertise across providers
- Security Consistency - Applying uniform security policies
- Cost Visibility - Tracking and attributing spend across environments
- Integration Effort - Connecting services and workflows across clouds
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