Bolster a multi-cloud strategy with these three technologies

While much of the optimization for multi-cloud needs to happen at the application layer, there are technologies that ease a multi-cloud deployment without requiring code changes. While a multi-cloud strategy is now the end goal for many enterprises, there are still challenges to overcome The core problem is that public cloud providers try to differentiate themselves through unique services and features, which can hamper interoperability between their platforms. Today, when you use more than one provider, you'll likely have to adapt your applications to address the idiosyncrasies of each. Many multi-cloud challenges are difficult to resolve except through application development. For example, if three providers all implement a specific cloud service, such as serverless computing, differently, you might have to write your software to accommodate those differences. But, fortunately, not all multi-cloud challenges require programming changes. Here are three technologies that can save you a lot of grief when rolling out a multi-cloud strategy. The first challenge enterprises face with multi-cloud computing is to assign applications to different providers in the most optimal way. Tools such as RightScale's Cloud Comparison and Cloudorado assess how certain applications would fit the profile of major cloud providers. These tools also offer features, such as real-time monitoring for cloud costs and usage, that can help IT teams determine when they need to reconfigure applications for certain providers.