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Hybrid Cloud Strategy

Bridge on-premise data centers with the cloud. Master Direct Connect, VPNs, and hybrid platforms like Anthos and Outposts for enterprise scale.

Most enterprises operate in a hybrid reality. This course covers the architectural patterns for connecting legacy data centers with modern cloud providers. You will learn network integration using VPNs and Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, data synchronization strategies, and identity federation. We explore hybrid management platforms like Google Anthos and AWS Outposts that bring cloud APIs to your local hardware. Perfect for architects leading migration or modernization projects.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Hybrid Patterns
    Cloud bursting, disaster recovery, and tiered storage.
  • 2
    Connectivity
    Setting up Site-to-Site VPNs and Dedicated Circuits.
  • 3
    Identity Federation
    Extending Active Directory to the cloud securely.
  • 4
    Data Consistency
    Replication strategies and latency considerations.
  • 5
    Hybrid Platforms
    Running cloud services on-prem with Outposts/Arc.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$140k - $190k

Career Paths

Hybrid Cloud Architect $150k-$200k
Network Solutions Architect $140k-$185k
Migration Lead $130k-$170k

What You Will Learn

Design robust hybrid network connectivity using VPNs and Direct Links
Implement identity federation between on-prem AD and Cloud IAM
Architect data migration and synchronization strategies
Manage workloads across environments using Anthos or Arc
Develop disaster recovery plans spanning hybrid locations

Skills You Will Gain

Hybrid Networking Cloud Migration Active Directory Federation Disaster Recovery System Architecture

Who Is This For

Solutions Architects
Network Architects
CTOs

Prerequisites

Advanced Cloud Knowledge
Networking

Hybrid Cloud Strategy FAQs

Enterprise focus?

Yes, highly relevant for large legacy organizations.

AWS or Azure?

We cover patterns applicable to all major providers.

Networking heavy?

Yes, requires solid understanding of BGP and routing.

Migration?

Major focus is moving workloads safely.

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Tech Stack & Tools

AWS Direct Connect
Azure Arc
Google Anthos
VPN Concentrators

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