Reversibility in Hybrid Cloud with Nutanix on OVHcloud

Reversibility 

When we talk about reversibility, we’re not talking about turning a jacket inside out or flipping a shirt to wear on the other side. Instead, we’re talking about the second definition: the ability to return something to its original state. In the context of your cloud infrastructure, this is all about the reversibility of your data. 

If you’re considering moving to the cloud, chances are you've asked yourself a couple of important questions: 

What is it going to cost? 

How much time and effort will it take to migrate my apps and data? 

For the first question, we’ve got a great resource for you: our Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) White Paper. It breaks down the true cost differences between on-prem solutions and cloud platforms. In general, cloud providers are upfront with their pricing, and here at OVHcloud, we’re no exception. Whether it’s Public Cloud, Bare Metal, or Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on OVHcloud¹, our pricing is clear and transparent. Our goal is simple: offer top-tier performance without the premium price tag. We believe you shouldn’t have to break the bank to get the best performance. 

As for the second question, it’s usually pretty straightforward—especially if you’re already familiar with virtualization. For non-virtualized workloads, things get a bit trickier. It’s still possible to move, but it’s more time-consuming and costly. 

But here's a question you probably haven’t thought about: 

What happens to your data if you decide to leave your cloud provider and take your data with you? 

Seems simple enough, right? You just download your files and cancel your service, right? 

Not so fast. 

While that may sound easy in theory, it’s not always that simple in practice. You see, not only do you need to access your data, but you need access to the raw underlying data—the actual files, blocks, repositories, or buckets where everything is stored.  

Think about it: When was the last time you navigated through your cloud storage and browsed the raw data? 

Can you easily retrieve it? Do you have the tools to do it right now? 

If you can, congratulations! You’ve made it through step one. 

But here’s the next hurdle: How much will it cost to move your data out of your cloud provider’s infrastructure? 

At OVHcloud, ingress/egress data transfer is 100% free. That’s right—no hidden fees, no throttling, and no restrictions. When you store data with us, it’s yours, and we make it simple for you to take it back whenever you want. We don’t alter or resell customer data, and we take security seriously by managing our own global network to keep your data safe. 

Source: Holori, October 3, 2024. 

But now you might be thinking, “I’ve got a hybrid cloud setup, so I can access my data anytime, and my apps are running just fine.” That’s true.  But remember that accessing data and actually retrieving it are two different things. 

If you can access a database, view images or videos from Object Storage, or run VMs in a public cloud,  can you truly get all your data back? That’s the key difference—cloud providers make access easy, but retrieval (reversibility) is often more challenging. 

Speaking of Hybrid Cloud 

Meet Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on OVHcloud, a powerful solution that helps you get the most out of the cloud, while still giving you full control over your data. 

Hybrid cloud is a game changer for flexibility. Here are just a few ways you can benefit: 

• Keep sensitive data on-premises: If you’re not quite ready to trust the cloud with your most important data, you can still use cloud services for things like dev/test environments. 
• Use cloud security and bandwidth for front-end services: Host your front-end services in the cloud, while keeping the back-end securely on-premises, connected via OVHcloud Connect. 
• Global reach with local placement: Take advantage of OVHcloud’s international data center locations to deploy services exactly where they need to be, without the hassle of building your own infrastructure. 

The possibilities with hybrid cloud are endless. 

With NC2 on OVHcloud, you can run your Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) in the cloud, fully managed by OVHcloud’s expert data center teams. It’s available in the location of your choice and equipped with all the same features you’d expect from your on-prem setup. 

What’s more, connecting NC2 on OVHcloud to your on-prem Nutanix platform is super easy through the Prism Central management interface. That means you can monitor everything in one place—whether it’s running in the cloud or on-prem. 

And, since OVHcloud doesn’t charge data ingress or egress, setting up replication is straightforward and won’t cost you anything extra, aside from purchasing the necessary licenses. 

The Real Power of Reversibility 

Now, let’s talk about reversibility again. If you decide to move your data stored with OVHcloud out of our cloud and back to your on-prem setup, it’s as simple as transferring your VMs, containers, and files and canceling your subscription. You won’t need any special admin permissions or complicated processes. Everything is straightforward and can be done in just a few clicks through the OVHcloud control panel. 

Your NC2 on OVHcloud setup will already be linked to your on-prem infrastructure, so moving data is easy—no special tools or extra steps needed. 

That’s the essence of reversibility: freedom. Your data stays your data, and you always have the option to move it back on your terms. 

Conclusion 

At OVHcloud, we’re committed to providing you with the tools to control your data, minimize lock-in, and maintain the flexibility to choose the best environment for your business needs. With Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on OVHcloud, you get the best of both worlds: the power and flexibility of the cloud, with the security and control of on-prem. 

Your data, your choice. Always. 

Footnotes 

1. NC2 on OVHcloud is a solution integrating existing Nutanix on OVHcloud portfolio into My Nutanix portal.

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