When orchestrating workloads in hybrid environments, what should be closely monitored?

In hybrid environments, where workloads are distributed across both on-premises and cloud resources, closely monitoring resource allocation and dependencies is critical for several reasons.

First, proper resource allocation ensures that all workloads have access to the necessary computing power, storage, and networking resources they require to run efficiently. Over-allocating or under-allocating resources can lead to performance bottlenecks or wasted costs, impacting the overall effectiveness of the environment.

Second, understanding dependencies among various workloads is vital for maintaining application performance and availability. Many applications are interconnected, and a failure or resource constraint in one part of the system can affect others reliant on it. By monitoring these dependencies, administrators can mitigate risks and ensure that workloads operate smoothly together.

While considering costs, user numbers, and server locations is still important, they do not provide the same level of immediate insight into operational performance and application behavior as monitoring resource allocation and dependencies does. Hence, focusing on these aspects enhances the agility and reliability of the overall hybrid infrastructure.