Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers

by Subash Natarajan, Jeveen Jacob
Released February 2024
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781804618707

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Book description

Explore proven techniques and best practices for designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments with the help of real-world examples, success stories, and emerging technologies

Key Features

  • Discover optimal solutions in multi-cloud environments using AWS, Azure, and GCP tools and technologies
  • Excel in designing, developing, and securing cloud-native apps with Docker, Kubernetes, and Istio
  • Learn design patterns, cost optimization, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid in multi-cloud apps
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

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.

What you will learn

  • Understand the core structures and implications of cloud-native and multi-cloud apps
  • Explore key principles and patterns to build agile, scalable, and future-proof apps
  • Master cloud-native essentials: service mesh, DDD, and API-centric approaches
  • Implement deployment pipelines with advanced IaC, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and GitOps techniques
  • Manage and monitor data, security, compliance, and identity access in multi-cloud scenarios
  • Optimize your cloud costs with shift-left and FinOps practices
  • Get ready for the future of cloud-native and multi-cloud technology

Who this book is for

Ideal for cloud-native and cloud developers, platform engineers, software architects, and IT professionals focused on building and managing cloud-native applications in multi-cloud environments, this book is an indispensable guide for students and researchers seeking insights into cloud-native concepts and multi-cloud architectures. A basic understanding of cloud computing, contemporary software development, system design, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, will prove useful.

Table of contents

  1. Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers
  2. Contributors
  3. About the authors
  4. About the reviewer
  5. Preface
    1. Who this book is for
    2. What this book covers
    3. To get the most out of this book
    4. Download the example code files
    5. Conventions used
    6. Get in touch
    7. Share Your Thoughts
    8. Download a free PDF copy of this book
  6. Part 1:Introduction to Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native
  7. Chapter 1: Discovering the Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native Universe
    1. The evolution of application development
      1. The monolithic era
      2. The advent of SOA
      3. Microservices and containers
    2. The rise of cloud computing
      1. Cloud computing service categories
      2. Benefits of cloud computing
    3. The emergence of multi-cloud and its distinction from hybrid cloud
      1. Multi-cloud versus hybrid cloud
      2. Understanding the significance of multi-cloud
      3. Challenges of multi-cloud
    4. Evolution of cloud-native development
      1. The cloud-native advantage
      2. Overcoming cloud-native challenges
      3. When cloud-native meets multi-cloud
    5. The synergy between cloud-native and multi-cloud
      1. Overcoming challenges
    6. The cultural shift in development
    7. Summary
  8. Chapter 2: Building the Backbone of Cloud-Native Applications
    1. The cloud-native stack
    2. Principles of cloud-native architecture
      1. The Twelve-Factor App – a quick walk-through
    3. Microservices architecture
      1. Statelessness and immutability
      2. APIs and service discovery
      3. Scalability and elasticity
      4. Resilience and fault tolerance
    4. Cloud-native application architecture
      1. Components of a cloud-native application – the building blocks
    5. Summary
  9. Part 2: Designing and Developing Cloud-Native Applications for Multi-Cloud
  10. Chapter 3: Designing for Diversity with Multi-Cloud Application Strategies
    1. Cloud-native design patterns
    2. Designing for multi-cloud
      1. Understanding multi-cloud architecture
      2. Key principles of multi-cloud application design
    3. Role of domain-driven design
    4. Importance of an API-first approach
    5. Selecting the right technologies for a cloud-native foundation
    6. Data management in multi-cloud
    7. Monitoring and observability in multi-cloud
    8. Optimizing costs in multi-cloud
    9. Case studies
      1. Case Study 1: E-commerce platform using microservices and sharding
      2. Case Study 2: Financial services firm leveraging circuit breaker and replication
      3. Case Study 3: Media streaming company adopting eventual consistency and API gateway
    10. Best practices for multi-cloud application design
    11. Summary
  11. Chapter 4: Crafting and Deploying in the Multi-Cloud as a Developer
    1. IaC
      1. Strengths of IaC
      2. Weaknesses of IaC
      3. Tools to implement IaC
    2. CI/CD
      1. CI/CD best practices
    3. Scaling mountainous success – a tale of DevOps 
and GitOps
      1. Challenges
    4. Service meshes in multi-cloud environments
    5. Containerization and orchestration
      1. Containerization
      2. Kubernetes
    6. Multi-cloud networking and security
    7. Summary
  12. Part 3: Managing and Operating Cloud-Native Apps in Multi-Cloud
  13. Chapter 5: Managing Security, Data, and Compliance on Multi-Cloud
    1. Managing data and security in multi-cloud environments
      1. Understanding data security and privacy in multi-cloud
      2. Data residency and sovereignty
      3. Automated compliance checks and data portability
      4. Implementing best practices for data protection
      5. Data privacy and compliance considerations
    2. Introduction to security in cloud-native multi-cloud environments
      1. CIS benchmarks
      2. CSA framework
    3. DevSecOps best practices for cloud-native apps in multi-cloud environments
      1. Integrating security into the DevOps workflow
      2. Automation and configuration management for secure deployments
      3. Ensuring secure development practices
    4. Managing compliance across multiple clouds environments
      1. Understanding the compliance landscape in multi-cloud environments
      2. Implementing governance frameworks and controls
    5. IAM across multiple clouds environments
      1. Centralized IAM
      2. MFA and secure access
    6. Data privacy and protection
      1. Understanding data privacy requirements
      2. Implementing data privacy controls
    7. Summary
  14. Chapter 6: Maximizing Value and Minimizing Cost in Multi-Cloud
    1. The shift-left cost for development in multi-cloud
    2. FinOps practices for cloud-native apps in multi-cloud
    3. Implementing shift-left cost management and FinOps practices
      1. Shifting costs left – prevention is key
      2. FinOps – collaboration is the secret sauce
      3. The rewards of a cost-conscious mindset
    4. Optimizing cloud resources and minimizing waste
    5. Selecting the right cloud provider based on cost and performance
      1. Evaluating cloud providers – cost factors and performance metrics
      2. Performance and reliability metrics
      3. Data management cost strategies
    6. Governance and cost control
    7. Cloud provider comparison case studies
      1. Case study 1 – eCommerce giant slashes costs by 50% with a multi-cloud microservices approach
      2. Case study 2 – social media app optimizes costs by 30% with containers and automation
    8. Summary
  15. Chapter 7: Troubleshooting Multi-Cloud Applications
    1. Challenges of troubleshooting cloud-native applications
    2. Tips for troubleshooting cloud-native applications
      1. Use a centralized monitoring tool
      2. Choosing a centralized monitoring tool for your needs
      3. Use a cloud-native logging tool
      4. Use a cloud-native debugging tool
      5. Use a cloud-native observability platform
      6. Use a service mesh
      7. Choosing the right service mesh for your needs
      8. Use a cloud-native configuration management tool
    3. Establishing an effective troubleshooting process for cloud-native applications
      1. Step 1 – Detecting the issue
      2. Step 2 – Isolate the problem
      3. Step 3 – Analyze and diagnose
      4. Step 4 – Create, test, and deploy the solution
      5. Step 5 – Learn from the experience and document
      6. Step 6 – Continuous improvement
    4. Case studies
      1. Case study 1 – Streamlining microservices communication in multi-clouds
      2. Case study 2 – Managing data consistency in a multi-cloud environment
      3. Case study 3 – Scaling challenges in a multi-cloud environment
    5. SRE in multi-cloud environments
      1. The principles of SRE
      2. The benefits of SRE
    6. Chaos engineering
    7. Summary
  16. Part 4: Best Practices, Case Studies, and Future Trends for Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native
  17. Chapter 8: Learning from Pioneers and Case Studies
    1. Real-world case studies
      1. Capital One – accelerating decision-making applications with Kubernetes
      2. Ygrene – using cloud-native tech to bring security and scalability to the finance industry
      3. T-Mobile – scaling up for peak with Kubernetes
      4. Uber – cloud-native transformation for agility
    2. Deployment strategies and best practices
      1. Deployment strategies
    3. Lessons learned and recommendations
      1. Lessons learned
      2. Recommendations for future projects
    4. Summary
  18. Chapter 9: Bringing Your Cloud-Native Application to Life
    1. Project planning
    2. Designing cloud-native applications for multi-cloud
      1. Designing a cloud-native application on multi-cloud
      2. Building your cloud-native application
    3. Practical examples: building effective cloud-native applications
    4. Deployment best practices
    5. Security best practices for deployment
    6. Load testing and performance optimization
      1. Performing load testing and performance optimization
    7. Troubleshooting and optimization
    8. Optimization and scaling
      1. Cost-optimization strategies
      2. Scalability and elasticity
      3. Performance monitoring and tuning
    9. Hands-on exercise: e-commerce in multi-cloud architecture
    10. Summary
  19. Chapter 10: Future-Proofing Your Cloud Computing Skills
    1. Next-generation cloud-native infrastructure and platforms
      1. Evolution of platform engineering
    2. The rise of immutable infrastructure and its implications
      1. Spotify’s immutable infrastructure strategy
      2. Advanced orchestration in multi-cloud landscapes
    3. Introduction to AI and ML in cloud-native evolution
      1. Modernizing applications with GenAI
      2. The cloud-native platform becomes a foundational pillar for GenAI
      3. ML – a pivotal tool in advanced cloud-native application management
      4. Predictive analytics and AIOps – redefining cloud resource management
      5. Predictions for AI and ML in cloud-native development
    4. The emergence of serverless architecture and EDA
      1. The evolution and future of FaaS in cloud-native ecosystems
      2. Real-time processing and IoT integration in multi-cloud environments
      3. Case studies of serverless architectures in large-scale applications
    5. Advanced security paradigms for cloud-native applications
      1. Reimagining security – the advent of Zero Trust in multi-cloud environments
      2. Harnessing AI and ML – the vanguard of cloud-native cybersecurity
      3. Navigating future security frontiers in cloud-native ecosystems
    6. Quantum computing (QC) and its impact on cloud technologies
      1. QC – revolutionizing the cloud landscape
      2. Example of QC
      3. Navigating the quantum future in cloud computing
      4. Strategic recommendations
    7. Sustainable cloud computing – a new era
      1. Green computing – the heart of future cloud-native development
      2. Energy-efficient strategies in multi-cloud infrastructures
      3. Case studies of sustainable practices in cloud computing
      4. Strategic imperatives for a green cloud horizon
      5. Embracing a sustainable future in cloud computing
    8. The convergence of telco and edge computing with cloud-native
      1. 5G as a game-changer for edge-enhanced cloud applications
      2. Managing distributed data in multi-cloud and edge environments
      3. Future trends in edge and cloud-native integrations
    9. Blockchain integration with cloud-native development
      1. Understanding blockchain in a cloud-native context
    10. The rise of LC/NC platforms
      1. LC/NC platforms in modern application developments
      2. Challenges and considerations
      3. The future outlook
    11. Cloud-native governance and compliance in the future
      1. Navigating evolving regulatory landscapes
      2. Automated compliance and governance tools
      3. Best practices for maintaining compliance in dynamic environments
    12. Conclusion – preparing for a cloud-native future
      1. Envisioning the future – a tapestry of advancements and challenges
      2. The imperative of continuous learning and adaptation
      3. Championing lifelong learning
      4. Cultivating a forward-looking mindset
    13. Summary
  20. Index
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Product information

  • Title: Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers
  • Author(s): Subash Natarajan, Jeveen Jacob
  • Release date: February 2024
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781804618707