In the past few years, going cloud native has been a big advantage for many companies. But it’s a tough technique to get right, especially for enterprises with critical legacy systems. This practical hands-on guide examines effective architecture, design, and cultural patterns to help you transform your organization into a cloud native enterprise—whether you’re moving from older architectures or creating new systems from scratch. By following Wealth Grid, a fictional company, you’ll understand the challenges, dilemmas, and considerations that accompany a move to the cloud. Technical managers and architects will learn best practices for taking on a successful company-wide transformation. Cloud migration consultants Pini Reznik, Jamie Dobson, and Michelle Gienow draw patterns from the growing community of expert practitioners and enterprises that have successfully built cloud native systems. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t when adopting cloud native—including how this transition affects not just your technology but also your organizational structure and processes. You’ll learn: What cloud native means and why enterprises are so interested in it Common barriers and pitfalls that have affected other companies (and how to avoid them) Context-specific patterns for a successful cloud native transformation How to implement a safe, evolutionary cloud native approach How companies addressed root causes and misunderstandings that hindered their progress Case studies from real-world companies that have succeeded with cloud native transformations
In the past few years, going cloud native has been a big advantage for many companies. But it’s a tough technique to get right, especially for enterprises with critical legacy systems. This practical hands-on guide examines effective architecture, design, and cultural patterns to help you transform your organization into a cloud native enterprise—whether you’re moving from older architectures or creating new systems from scratch. By following Wealth Grid, a fictional company, you’ll understand the challenges, dilemmas, and considerations that accompany a move to the cloud. Technical managers and architects will learn best practices for taking on a successful company-wide transformation. Cloud migration consultants Pini Reznik, Jamie Dobson, and Michelle Gienow draw patterns from the growing community of expert practitioners and enterprises that have successfully built cloud native systems. You’ll learn what works and what doesn’t when adopting cloud native—including how this transition affects not just your technology but also your organizational structure and processes. You’ll learn: What cloud native means and why enterprises are so interested in it Common barriers and pitfalls that have affected other companies (and how to avoid them) Context-specific patterns for a successful cloud native transformation How to implement a safe, evolutionary cloud native approach How companies addressed root causes and misunderstandings that hindered their progress Case studies from real-world companies that have succeeded with cloud native transformations
With the immense cost savings and scalability the cloud provides, the rationale for building cloud native applications is no longer in question. The real issue is how. With this practical guide, developers will learn about the most commonly used design patterns for building cloud native applications using APIs, data, events, and streams in both greenfield and brownfield development. You'll learn how to incrementally design, develop, and deploy large and effective cloud native applications that you can manage and maintain at scale with minimal cost, time, and effort. Authors Kasun Indrasiri and Sriskandarajah Suhothayan highlight use cases that effectively demonstrate the challenges you might encounter at each step. Learn the fundamentals of cloud native applications Explore key cloud native communication, connectivity, and composition patterns Learn decentralized data management techniques Use event-driven architecture to build distributed and scalable cloud native applications Explore the most commonly used patterns for API management and consumption Examine some of the tools and technologies you'll need for building cloud native systems
Learn and understand the need to architect cloud applications and migrate your business to cloud efficiently Key Features Understand the core design elements required to build scalable systems Plan resources and technology stacks effectively for high security and fault tolerance Explore core architectural principles using real-world examples Book Description Cloud computing has proven to be the most revolutionary IT development since virtualization. Cloud native architectures give you the benefit of more flexibility over legacy systems. To harness this, businesses need to refresh their development models and architectures when they find they don’t port to the cloud. Cloud Native Architectures demonstrates three essential components of deploying modern cloud native architectures: organizational transformation, deployment modernization, and cloud native architecture patterns. This book starts with a quick introduction to cloud native architectures that are used as a base to define and explain what cloud native architecture is and is not. You will learn what a cloud adoption framework looks like and develop cloud native architectures using microservices and serverless computing as design principles. You’ll then explore the major pillars of cloud native design including scalability, cost optimization, security, and ways to achieve operational excellence. In the concluding chapters, you will also learn about various public cloud architectures ranging from AWS and Azure to the Google Cloud Platform. By the end of this book, you will have learned the techniques to adopt cloud native architectures that meet your business requirements. You will also understand the future trends and expectations of cloud providers. What you will learn Learn the difference between cloud native and traditional architecture Explore the aspects of migration, when and why to use it Identify the elements to consider when selecting a technology for your architecture Automate security controls and configuration management Use infrastructure as code and CICD pipelines to run environments in a sustainable manner Understand the management and monitoring capabilities for AWS cloud native application architectures Who this book is for Cloud Native Architectures is for software architects who are keen on designing resilient, scalable, and highly available applications that are native to the cloud.
Developers often struggle when first encountering the cloud. Learning about distributed systems, becoming familiar with technologies such as containers and functions, and knowing how to put everything together can be daunting. With this practical guide, you’ll get up to speed on patterns for building cloud native applications and best practices for common tasks such as messaging, eventing, and DevOps. Authors Boris Scholl, Trent Swanson, and Peter Jausovec describe the architectural building blocks for a modern cloud native application. You’ll learn how to use microservices, containers, serverless computing, storage types, portability, and functions. You’ll also explore the fundamentals of cloud native applications, including how to design, develop, and operate them. Explore the technologies you need to design a cloud native application Distinguish between containers and functions, and learn when to use them Architect applications for data-related requirements Learn DevOps fundamentals and practices for developing, testing, and operating your applications Use tips, techniques, and best practices for building and managing cloud native applications Understand the costs and trade-offs necessary to make an application portable
Guide to designing and developing cloud native applications in Azure Ê DESCRIPTION The mainstreaming of Cloud Native Architecture as an enterprise discipline is well underway. According to the Forbes report in January 2018, 83% of the enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020 and 41% of the enterprise workloads will run on public cloud platforms, while another 22% will be running on hybrid cloud platforms. Customers are embarking on the enterprise digital transformation journeys. Adopting cloud and cloud native architectures and microservices is an important aspect of the journey. This book starts with a brief introduction on the basics of cloud native applications, cloud native application patterns. Then it covers the cloud native options available in Azure. The objective of the book is to provide practical guidelines to an architect/designer/consultant/developer, who is a part of the Cloud application definition Team. The book articulates a methodology that the implementation team needs to follow in a step-by-step manner and adopt them to fulfil the requirements for enablement of the Cloud Native application. It emphasizes on the interpersonal skills and techniques for organizing and directing the Cloud Native definition, leadership buy-in, leading the transition from planning to implementation. It also highlights the steps to be followed for performing the cloud native applications, cloud native patterns in the development of Cloud native applications, Cloud native options available in Azure, Developing BOT, Microservices based on Azure. It also covers how to develop simple IoT applications, Machine learning based applications, server less architecture, using Azure with a practical and pragmatic approach. This book embraces a structured approach organized around the following key themes, which represent the typical phases that an enterprise traverses during its Cloud Native application journey: _Ê Basics of Cloud Native Applications: It covers basics of cloud native applications using .NET core. _Ê Cloud Native Application Patterns: The reader will understand the patterns for developing Cloud Native Applications. _Ê Cloud Native Options available in Azure: The reader will understand the different options available in Azure. _Ê Developing a Simple BOT using .NET Core: The reader will understand the Azure BOT framework basics and will learn how to develop a simple BOT. _Ê Developing cloud native applications leveraging Microservices: The reader will understand the concepts of developing micro services using the Azure API Gateway Manager. _Ê Developing Integration capabilities using serverless architecture: The reader will understand the integration capabilities and various options available in Azure _Ê Developing a simple IoT application: The reader will understand the basics of developing IoT applications. _Ê Developing a simple ML based application: The reader will understand Machine Learning basics and how to develop a simple ML application _Ê Different enterprise use cases, which enable digital transformation using the Cloud Native Applications: The reader will learn about different use cases that can be built using cloud native applications Ê KEY FEATURES (Add 5-7 key features only) _ÊBasics of Cloud Native Applications _ÊDesigning Microservices _ÊDifferent cloud native options for developing Cloud Native Applications in Azure _ÊBOTs, Web Apps, Mobile Apps, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Functions _ÊAzure IOT Applications _ÊAzure Machine Learning Basics _ÊEnterprise Digital Journeys WHAT WILL YOU LEARN This book aims to: _Ê Demonstrate the importance of a Cloud Native application in elevating the effectiveness of organizational transformation programs and digital enterprise journeys, using MS AzureÊ _Ê Disseminate current advancements and thought leadership in the area of Cloud Native architecture, in the context of digital enterprises _Ê Provide initiatives with evidence-based, credible, field tested and practical guidance in crafting their respective architectures; and _Ê Showcase examples and experiences of the innovative use of Cloud Native Applications in enhancing transformation initiatives. Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR The book is intended for anyone looking for a career in Cloud technology, all aspiring Cloud Architects who want to learn Cloud Native Architectures, Microservices, IoT, BoT and Microsoft Azure platform and working professionals who want to switch their career in Cloud Technology. While no prior knowledge of Azure or related technologies is assumed, it will be helpful to have some .Net programming experience. In addition, the target audience of this book are, Ê _Ê Business Leaders, Chief Architects, Analysts and Designers seeking better, quicker and easier approaches to respond to needs of their internal and external customers; _Ê CIOs/CTOs of business software companies interested in incorporating Cloud Native architecture to differentiate their products and services offerings and increasing the value proposition to their customers; _Ê Consultants and practitioners desirous of new solutions and technologies to improve productivity of their clients; _Ê Academic and consulting researchers looking to uncover and characterize new research problems and programmes _Ê Practitioners and professionals involved with organizational technology strategic planning, technology procurement, management of technology projects, consulting and advising on technology issues and management of total cost of ownership. Ê Table of Contents 1. Basics of Cloud Native Applications 2. Cloud Native Application Patterns 3. Cloud Native Options available in Azure Ð BOTs, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Azure Microservices, ML services 4. Developing a Simple BOT using .NET Core 5. Developing Cloud Native applications leveraging MicroservicesÊ and Azure API Gateway 6. Developing Integration capabilities using serverless architecture 7. Developing a simple IoT application 8. Developing a simple ML based application 9. Different enterprise use cases which enable digital transformation using Cloud Native Applications
Apply cloud native patterns and practices to deliver responsive, resilient, elastic, and message-driven systems with confidence Key FeaturesDiscover best practices for applying cloud native patterns to your cloud applicationsExplore ways to effectively plan resources and technology stacks for high security and fault toleranceGain insight into core architectural principles using real-world examplesBook Description Cloud computing has proven to be the most revolutionary IT development since virtualization. Cloud native architectures give you the benefit of more flexibility over legacy systems. This Learning Path teaches you everything you need to know for designing industry-grade cloud applications and efficiently migrating your business to the cloud. It begins by exploring the basic patterns that turn your database inside out to achieve massive scalability. You’ll learn how to develop cloud native architectures using microservices and serverless computing as your design principles. Then, you’ll explore ways to continuously deliver production code by implementing continuous observability in production. In the concluding chapters, you’ll learn about various public cloud architectures ranging from AWS and Azure to the Google Cloud Platform, and understand the future trends and expectations of cloud providers. By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll have learned the techniques to adopt cloud native architectures that meet your business requirements. This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products: Cloud Native Development Patterns and Best Practices by John GilbertCloud Native Architectures by Erik Farr et al.What you will learnUnderstand the difference between cloud native and traditional architectureAutomate security controls and configuration managementMinimize risk by evolving your monolithic systems into cloud native applicationsExplore the aspects of migration, when and why to use itApply modern delivery and testing methods to continuously deliver production codeEnable massive scaling by turning your database inside outWho this book is for This Learning Path is designed for developers who want to progress into building cloud native systems and are keen to learn the patterns involved. Software architects, who are keen on designing scalable and highly available cloud native applications, will also find this Learning Path very useful. To easily grasp these concepts, you will need basic knowledge of programming and cloud computing.
Summary Cloud Native Patternsis your guide to developing strong applications that thrive in the dynamic, distributed, virtual world of the cloud. This book presents a mental model for cloud-native applications, along with the patterns, practices, and tooling that set them apart. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Cloud platforms promise the holy grail: near-zero downtime, infinite scalability, short feedback cycles, fault-tolerance, and cost control. But how do you get there? By applying cloudnative designs, developers can build resilient, easily adaptable, web-scale distributed applications that handle massive user traffic and data loads. Learn these fundamental patterns and practices, and you'll be ready to thrive in the dynamic, distributed, virtual world of the cloud. About the Book With 25 years of experience under her belt, Cornelia Davis teaches you the practices and patterns that set cloud-native applications apart. With realistic examples and expert advice for working with apps, data, services, routing, and more, she shows you how to design and build software that functions beautifully on modern cloud platforms. As you read, you will start to appreciate that cloud-native computing is more about the how and why rather than the where. What's inside The lifecycle of cloud-native apps Cloud-scale configuration management Zero downtime upgrades, versioned services, and parallel deploys Service discovery and dynamic routing Managing interactions between services, including retries and circuit breakers About the Reader Requires basic software design skills and an ability to read Java or a similar language. About the Author Cornelia Davis is Vice President of Technology at Pivotal Software. A teacher at heart, she's spent the last 25 years making good software and great software developers. Table of Contents PART 1 - THE CLOUD-NATIVE CONTEXT You keep using that word: Defining "cloud-native" Running cloud-native applications in production The platform for cloud-native software PART 2 - CLOUD-NATIVE PATTERNS Event-driven microservices: It's not just request/response App redundancy: Scale-out and statelessness Application configuration: Not just environment variables The application lifecycle: Accounting for constant change Accessing apps: Services, routing, and service discovery Interaction redundancy: Retries and other control loops Fronting services: Circuit breakers and API gateways Troubleshooting: Finding the needle in the haystack Cloud-native data: Breaking the data monolith
Cloud native infrastructure is more than servers, network, and storage in the cloud—it is as much about operational hygiene as it is about elasticity and scalability. In this book, you’ll learn practices, patterns, and requirements for creating infrastructure that meets your needs, capable of managing the full life cycle of cloud native applications. Justin Garrison and Kris Nova reveal hard-earned lessons on architecting infrastructure from companies such as Google, Amazon, and Netflix. They draw inspiration from projects adopted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), and provide examples of patterns seen in existing tools such as Kubernetes. With this book, you will: Understand why cloud native infrastructure is necessary to effectively run cloud native applications Use guidelines to decide when—and if—your business should adopt cloud native practices Learn patterns for deploying and managing infrastructure and applications Design tests to prove that your infrastructure works as intended, even in a variety of edge cases Learn how to secure infrastructure with policy as code
Improve your Azure architecture practice and set out on a cloud and cloud-native journey with this Azure cloud native architecture guide Key FeaturesDiscover the key drivers of successful Azure architectureImplement architecture maps as a compass to tackle any challengeUnderstand architecture maps in detail with the help of practical use casesBook Description Azure offers a wide range of services that enable a million ways to architect your solutions. Complete with original maps and expert analysis, this book will help you to explore Azure and choose the best solutions for your unique requirements. Starting with the key aspects of architecture, this book shows you how to map different architectural perspectives and covers a variety of use cases for each architectural discipline. You'll get acquainted with the basic cloud vocabulary and learn which strategic aspects to consider for a successful cloud journey. As you advance through the chapters, you'll understand technical considerations from the perspective of a solutions architect. You'll then explore infrastructure aspects, such as network, disaster recovery, and high availability, and leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) through ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform. The book also guides you through cloud design patterns, distributed architecture, and ecosystem solutions, such as Dapr, from an application architect's perspective. You'll work with both traditional (ETL and OLAP) and modern data practices (big data and advanced analytics) in the cloud and finally get to grips with cloud native security. By the end of this book, you'll have picked up best practices and more rounded knowledge of the different architectural perspectives. What you will learnGain overarching architectural knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platformExplore the possibilities of building a full Azure solution by considering different architectural perspectivesImplement best practices for architecting and deploying Azure infrastructureReview different patterns for building a distributed application with ecosystem frameworks and solutionsGet to grips with cloud-native concepts using containerized workloadsWork with AKS (Azure Kubernetes Service) and use it with service mesh technologies to design a microservices hosting platformWho this book is for This book is for aspiring Azure Architects or anyone who specializes in security, infrastructure, data, and application architecture. If you are a developer or infrastructure engineer looking to enhance your Azure knowledge, you'll find this book useful.
