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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

Cloud provider comparison case studies

In this section, we will look at some real-world examples of cost and performance trade-offs in multi-cloud environments. We will see how different organizations have achieved cost savings through strategic cloud provider selection based on their workload requirements.

Case study 1 – eCommerce giant slashes costs by 50% with a multi-cloud microservices approach

A rapidly growing eCommerce platform faced soaring cloud bills due to a monolithic architecture and single cloud dependency. Scaling meant proportional cost increases, jeopardizing their growth ambitions:

  • Cost optimization tactics:
    • Microservices revolution: They decoupled the monolith into modular, containerized microservices, enabling the following:
      • Fine-grained scaling: They scaled individual services based on real-time demand, maximizing resource utilization and minimizing idle costs.
      • Multi-cloud cost targeting: They matched cost-sensitive services with budget-friendly...