> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Hybrid and multi cloud infrastructures > This article explores the deployment of hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures using Google Cloud Platform during migration journeys. Welcome back! In this section, we explore the deployment of hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as part of our migration journey. As we configure GCP for our targeted use case, our environment currently operates in a transitional phase utilizing a hybrid cloud setup. A hybrid cloud combines a private cloud—or an on-premises data center—with a public cloud service like GCP. This approach is especially common in sectors such as banking and government, where maintaining dedicated data centers yields significant benefits. In contrast, a multi-cloud deployment leverages more than one public cloud provider. For example, some services may run on GCP while others operate on alternative platforms like Azure or AWS. ![The image explains the concepts of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud setups, illustrating the use of private and public clouds, and multiple public cloud services like GCP, AWS, and Azure.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752875348/notes-assets/images/GCP-Cloud-Digital-Leader-Certification-Hybrid-and-multi-cloud-infrastructures/hybrid-multi-cloud-setup-diagram.jpg) Both hybrid and multi-cloud solutions are gaining popularity as organizations adopt architectures tailored to their distinct operational challenges and strategic requirements. Understanding the differences between hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures is crucial for designing resilient and scalable IT environments.