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Although many people are familiar with the term hybrid cloud, some see it as a
potential threat to the current data center and IT staff, while others don't understand
what it actually means. In truth, hybrid cloud can allow IT to extend the physical data
center to be more flexible and agile by enhancing, not replacing, existing resources—
from applications and procedures to equipment and personnel. Hybrid cloud allows
for the extension of traditional IT beyond the four walls of the on-premises data
center (DC) and into a fully automated, pay-for-what-you-use cloud environment.
