Cloud Native Infrastructure with Azure: Building and Managing Cloud Native Applications

The book "Cloud Native Infrastructure: Building a True Cloud Native Infrastructure Using Microsoft Azure or Another Cloud Computing Solution" explains how to build a cloud-native infrastructure using Microsoft Azure or another cloud computing solution. It covers modularity, deployability, observability, and self-healing capacity through cloud-native development, and how adapting applications to cloud native early in the design phase helps utilize the elasticity and distributed nature of the cloud.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 350 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA

The cloud is emerging as the preferred destination for businesses spanning various sectors, from established enterprises to budding startups. Embracing the cloud entails transitioning applications from monolithic structures to microservices-based architectures. However, managing and sustaining these cloud services introduces a new layer of complexity. The solution? Embracing modularity, deployability, observability, and self-healing capabilities through cloud-native development. In this comprehensive guide, Nishant Singh and Michael Kehoe, experts in cloud computing, offer practical insights on building a robust cloud-native infrastructure using Microsoft Azure or other cloud computing solutions. DevOps and site reliability engineers will discover the benefits of adapting applications to cloud-native principles early in the design process, maximizing the elasticity and distributed nature of the cloud.

This book delves into essential topics such as:

• Understanding the rationale behind transitioning to cloud native.
• Exploring the power of infrastructure as code.
• Uncovering the intricacies of containerization.
• Discovering the role of Kubernetes as the grand orchestrator.
• Implementing Kubernetes clusters on Azure.
• Understanding the significance of observability in cloud native environments.
• Leveraging service discovery and service meshes to expand your horizons.
• Managing networking and policy configurations as gatekeepers.
• Exploring distributed databases and storage solutions.

By following the guidelines outlined in this book, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to build a true cloud-native infrastructure that leverages the full potential of cloud computing. Whether you are a seasoned IT professional or a newcomer to the cloud, this resource will be your invaluable companion on your journey toward cloud native excellence.

Dimension: 233 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492090960