Cloud Architectures: Developing Resilient and Cost-Effective Cloud Applications

Cloud computing is perhaps the most revolutionary development in IT since virtualization. Cloud-oriented architectures provide greater flexibility compared to previous generation systems. This book demonstrates three key aspects of deploying modern cloud native architectures: organizational transformation, modernization of deployment, and cloud design patterns. The book begins with a brief introduction to cloud-oriented architectures, explaining through examples which features they possess and which they do not. You will learn how the implementation and development of cloud architectures are organized using microservices and serverless computing as the design foundation. Next, you will explore such pillars of cloud-oriented design as scalability, cost optimization, security, and ways to achieve impeccable operational reliability. The concluding chapters will discuss various public cloud native architectures, from AWS and Azure to Google Cloud Platform. After reading this book, you will master the techniques necessary for transitioning to cloud-oriented architectures considering your business requirements. You will also learn about emerging trends in cloud services and the development vectors of cloud providers.