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Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

By : Subash Natarajan, Jeveen Jacob
Book Image

Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

By: Subash Natarajan, Jeveen Jacob

Overview of this book

Unleash the power of cloud computing with Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers, your guide to mastering the nuances of cloud-native and multi-cloud, covering practical strategies for design, development, and management. Explore the essential concepts, challenges, and methodologies critical for navigating the complex landscape of modern cloud computing. Using core architectural and design principles (such as microservices and 12-factor architecture) and advanced strategies (such as distributed application design patterns, domain-driven design (DDD), and API-first strategies), you’ll learn how to build portable and efficient apps across various cloud platforms. You’ll understand how to leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC), continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), GitOps, and DevOps practices, along with containerization and orchestration techniques using Docker and Kubernetes. You’ll also get to grips with data, security, compliance, and cloud cost management strategies in multi-cloud environments. With real-world case studies, best practices, and insights into future trends, this book will equip you with the skills to develop, manage, troubleshoot, and innovate cloud-native applications across diverse cloud platforms, positioning you at the forefront of the cloud computing revolution.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
1
Part 1:Introduction to Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native
4
Part 2: Designing and Developing Cloud-Native Applications for Multi-Cloud
7
Part 3: Managing and Operating Cloud-Native Apps in Multi-Cloud
11
Part 4: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Future Trends for Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native

Optimizing costs in multi-cloud

Wisely budgeting your resources is a critical part of a globetrotter’s adventure. Just like carefully rationing food and water supplies on a trek, effectively managing costs is crucial when traversing the multi-cloud terrain. As organizations scale and expand their applications across multiple cloud platforms, managing and optimizing costs becomes a crucial aspect of their multi-cloud strategy. More details are provided in the following list:

  • Understanding and managing costs across multiple cloud platforms

    Every cloud service provider has a unique cost structure, which is analogous to different currencies across countries. Juggling these costs can feel much like a globetrotter dealing with fluctuating exchange rates. To navigate this complexity, a thorough understanding of each provider’s pricing model, the diligent analysis of usage reports, and accurate forecasting of future costs are fundamental.

  • Strategies for cost optimization...