Hybrid environment
An IT environment in which part of the systems run locally on-premises and part in the cloud.
What does it mean Hybrid environment?
The hybrid environment is currently the most common setup in Slovenian companies: email and documents in Microsoft 365, while the ERP or a specific application remains on a local server.
The key to a successful hybrid environment is a unified identity — the same login for local and cloud services — and a clear division of where specific data is stored.
A hybrid setup is often an intermediate step during cloud migration, but it can also be a permanent choice when a specific application cannot be moved to the cloud.
Practical examples
A company has its ERP on a local server, email and documents in Microsoft 365, and backups of local data in Azure. Login is performed with a single account via Entra ID.
Business relevance
A poorly designed hybrid environment leads to double work, duplicated identities, and unclear responsibility for backups — which only becomes apparent during an incident.
Common mistakes
The most common mistakes are separate accounts for local and cloud environments, the belief that cloud data is automatically backed up, and unplanned connectivity between the two environments.
How VitalIT helps
At VitalIT, we manage cloud migrations, handle Microsoft 365 and Azure, and optimize licenses and costs. Find out more on the cloud solutions page.
Why is this important for businesses?
A poorly designed hybrid environment leads to double work, duplicated identities, and unclear responsibility for backups — which only becomes apparent during an incident.
Where does this appear in practice?
A company has its ERP on a local server, email and documents in Microsoft 365, and backups of local data in Azure. Login is performed with a single account via Entra ID.
Most common problems or errors
The most common mistakes are separate accounts for local and cloud environments, the belief that cloud data is automatically backed up, and unplanned connectivity between the two environments.
Kako pri tem pomaga VitalIT
At VitalIT, we manage cloud migrations, handle Microsoft 365 and Azure, and optimize licenses and costs. Find out more on the [cloud solutions](/en/services/oblacne-resitve) page.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is a hybrid environment more expensive?
- Not necessarily; it is often cheaper than a full migration, but it requires clear design and management.
- Do we need backups of cloud data?
- Yes. The provider ensures service availability, not the recovery of your deleted data.
- How do we unify the login?
- By synchronizing the local directory with Entra ID and using single sign-on (SSO) with MFA.