Management is considering a multi-cloud strategy using both Azure and AWS to avoid vendor lock-in. What are the real benefits and challenges of multi-cloud, and how would you architect an environment that spans both providers?

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Multi-cloud is often discussed as a strategy to avoid vendor lock-in, but the reality is more nuanced. As a senior IT professional, I would present an honest assessment of both the genuine benefits and the significant challenges before recommending an architecture.