What is the difference between multi-cloud and hybrid cloud?

Multi-cloud uses several public cloud providers in parallel. Hybrid cloud connects a private cloud or local infrastructure with a public cloud. The approaches are not mutually exclusive.

Is multi-cloud worthwhile for small companies?

For small companies the additional effort often outweighs the benefit. Multi-cloud pays off above all where the requirements for resilience, independence or specialised services are high. Frequently one well-chosen provider is enough to begin with.

How do you keep track of costs in a multi-cloud setup?

With FinOps practices: central cost monitoring across every provider, budgets and alerts, regular optimisation of unused resources and clear responsibility for each workload.

Multi-cloud: strategy, advantages & challenges

Multi-cloud: strategy, advantages & challenges | SW Business Solutions