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Practical Site Reliability Engineering
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Practical Site Reliability Engineering

by Pethuru Raj Chelliah, Shreyash Naithani, Shailender Singh
November 2018
Intermediate to advanced
390 pages
10h 8m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Dive into the world of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) with "Practical Site Reliability Engineering." This book walks you through key concepts, guiding you from basic SRE principles to advanced systems like service meshes and containers. You'll not only understand the why and how of building reliable systems, but you'll also gain hands-on capabilities to set up scalable and robust services.

What this Book will help me do

  • Develop expertise in microservices architecture and deploy scalable cloud-native applications.
  • Master Kubernetes for container orchestration and optimize cloud resources with reliability in mind.
  • Gain proficiency in SRE tools such as Istio and Linkerd for service meshes and resilience.
  • Learn best practices for deploying, monitoring, and maintaining highly reliable environments.
  • Improve system reliability with proactive design patterns and structured testing techniques.

Author(s)

The authors of this book are experienced professionals in software engineering and site reliability engineering. With years of experience in cloud-native development and system optimization, they bring a practical approach to teaching these concepts. Their expertise spans microservices, DevOps, and cutting-edge reliability techniques. Through their writing, they aim to simplify complex ideas and make them accessible to every reader.

Who is it for?

This book is designed for software developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who work with cloud-based or distributed systems. If you aim to improve the reliability of your applications and deepen your understanding of SRE practices, this book provides a comprehensive pathway. Readers with a foundational understanding of development and operations will find it particularly beneficial. Whether you're looking to advance your career or improve your technical repertoire, this book is crafted for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788839563