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Cloud Computing · Intermediate

Cloud Bursting

Hybrid pattern where an application runs on premises and overflows to public cloud capacity when demand spikes.

Definition

Cloud bursting lets organizations size private infrastructure for normal load and temporarily use public cloud for peaks. It requires compatible workloads, network connectivity, data synchronization and automation, and avoids buying hardware that sits idle most of the year.

Example

A tax preparation firm bursts its rendering cluster into the public cloud during the April filing peak.

Exam tip

Cloud bursting is a hybrid cloud scenario keyword; it pairs naturally with elasticity and pay-as-you-go pricing.

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