Before we delve into the definition of an SOE, let's explore the challenges of scaling a Linux environment without standards. An exploration of this will help us to understand the definition itself, as well as how to define the right standards for a given scenario.
Understanding the challenges of Linux environment scaling
Challenges of non-standard environments
It is important to consider that many challenges experienced by enterprises with technology estates (whether Linux or otherwise) do not start out as such. In the early stages of growth, in fact, many systems and processes are entirely sustainable, and in the next section, we will look at this early stage of environment growth as a precursor to understanding the...