Running platforms across multiple cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a hot topic, but is it always the right move?
When Multi-Cloud Makes Sense:
- âś… Avoiding vendor lock-in for flexibility.
- ✅ Leveraging best-of-breed services (e.g., GCP’s BigQuery + AWS’s Lambda).
- âś… Meeting regulatory requirements or ensuring redundancy.
The Trade-Offs:
- ❌ Increased complexity—different APIs, tools, and cost structures.
- ❌ Harder to optimize performance and unlock vendor discounts.
- ❌ Risk of becoming “least-common-denominator” in architecture.
My Take:
For most businesses, single-cloud is simpler, cost-effective, and more focused. But if multi-cloud aligns with your goals (e.g., resilience, global reach), go in with:
- đź”§ Standardized tools like Terraform or Kubernetes.
- đź‘€ Centralized monitoring and governance.
- 🚀 A clear use case to justify the overhead.
Simplicity often wins. Multi-cloud isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a business decision.
What’s your strategy? Single-cloud or multi-cloud? Let’s discuss!