Cloud Native Architectures

Cloud Native Architectures is your guide to creating scalable, flexible, and cost-effective cloud-based solutions. By adopting design principles like serverless computing and microservices, this book walks you through the major pillars of cloud architecture, such as security, scalability, and cost optimization, equipping you with the skills to harness the full potential of cloud technologies.

What this Book will help me do

• Understand the differences between cloud native and traditional architectures and learn when each is appropriate.
• Gain expertise in selecting optimal technologies and resources for building cloud native systems.
• Learn to secure applications using security automation and access control best practices.
• Master Infrastructure as Code and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices for efficient system management.
• Explore case studies of modern architectures across platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Author(s)

Tom Laszewski, Kamal Arora, Erik Farr, and Piyum Zonooz bring decades of experience in cloud solutions, system architecture, and IT consulting. Together, they demystify cloud-native design, delivering hands-on, practical knowledge. Their combined expertise ensures practical lessons and insights for today's evolving technological landscape.

Who is it for?

This book is crafted for software architects aspiring to understand and implement resilient, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications. Whether you're developing your early architectural roadmaps or refining expert-level cloud strategies, the book provides valuable perspectives and techniques to achieve your goals.