Chapter 21
Migrating to the Cloud
IN THIS CHAPTER
Benefitting from the cloud
Choosing the right type
Evaluating cloud providers
The cloud isn’t some empyreal plane where bits and bytes are transferred through the atmosphere. It’s just a fancy way of saying “someone else’s servers.”
“The cloud” refers to vendor delivery of cloud computing services. These services include physical infrastructure such as servers, data storage, networking, software services, deployments, monitoring, and more. Cloud services allow for faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale. You typically pay only for cloud services you use, which helps you lower your operating costs, run your infrastructure more efficiently, and scale as your business needs change.
In this chapter, you find out how to apply DevOps to the cloud, benefit from various cloud services, understand the differences between private and public clouds, and choose the cloud provider that’s best for you.
Automating DevOps in the Cloud
Marrying the cloud with your DevOps practice can accelerate the work you’ve already accomplished. When used together, both DevOps and the cloud can drive ...
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