Cloud is an integral component of the DevOps mindset. As a philosophy built on collaboration and streamlined development, DevOps relies on cloud technology for automated provisioning and scaling to facilitate application changes. However, for a number of IT professionals, practicing DevOps in the cloud can present its own bundle of challenges. Here, we’ve collected some ‘top tips’ to steer you clear of any potential pitfalls.
Cloud and DevOps Training is Worth It
It’s not just technological hurdles that a DevOps newbies will have to tackle, they’re also a host of cultural changes that they’ll need to adjust to. By implementing a proven cloud and DevOps training procedure, you can ensure that newcomers will have the coaching required to be coming an informed key player on your team.
Keep Security at the Forefront
Cloud security is in near constant fluctuation, but you’ll need to make sure that your security measures extend into your DevOps tools. Security should also be integral part of automated testing and should also be built into continuous integration and deployment processes. If finances allow, consider employing a chief security officer with the sole responsibility of monitoring DevOps security in the cloud.
Consider Making Your Applications Cloud-Native…
If you’re going cloud, you should commit. In order to take full advantage of the cloud platform, you need to design applications in a way that they’re completely removed from physical resources. When you consider taking this approach, remember that the efficiency of development and deployment can drastically improve.
…But Don’t Go Overboard
While moving some applications to the cloud has it’s benefits, it isn’t recommended in all situations. Applications should be prioritized based on the value brought to the company if migrated. Remember to analyze applications to determine the amount of work needed to meet requirements and the cost of migration.
Consider Containers
Containers offer a way to compartmentalize applications so that they’re easily transportable and are easily manageable. Take some time to assess what applications would benefit from containerization. With this architectural approach, you should understand the value of containers, standards, and any additional enabling technology.
Doug Atkinson
An entrepreneur and executive with a passion for enterprise technology, Doug founded Solutions Review in 2012. He has previously served as a newspaper boy, a McDonald's grill cook, a bartender, a political consultant, a web developer, the VP of Sales for e-Dialog - a digital marketing agency - and as Special Assistant to Governor William Weld of Massachusetts.
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