Multi-Cloud Handbook for Developers: Learn how to design and manage cloud-native applications in AWS, Azure, GCP, and more - Softcover

Subash Natarajan; Jeveen Jacob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1804618705 ISBN 13: 9781804618707

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

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. Discovering the Multi-Cloud and Cloud-Native Universe
2. Building the Backbone of Cloud-Native Applications
3. Designing for Diversity with Multi-Cloud Application Strategies
4. Crafting and Deploying in the Multi-Cloud as a Developer
5. Managing Security, Data, and Compliance on Multi-Cloud
6. Maximizing Value and Minimizing Cost of Multi-Cloud
7. Troubleshooting Multi-Cloud Applications
8. Learning from Pioneers and Case Studies
9. Bringing Your Cloud-Native Application to Life
10. Future-Proofing Your Cloud Computing Skills

About this title

About the Author

Subash Natarajan is an adept IT strategist with over 14 years' experience in software engineering, advisory, and technical leadership. Specializing in system integration and cloud transformations, Subash has guided numerous enterprises in aligning their digital transformation strategies with business objectives, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to resolve complex challenges. As an influential author, he shares profound insights on digital adoption and transformations. Known for his expertise in multi-cloud and cloud-native solutions, Subash is committed to excellence and passionately imparts his knowledge to others. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from Anna University, India.

Jeveen Jacob is a seasoned cloud-native expert with 13 years of diverse experience in the IT sector. His expertise spans development, cloud management, DevSecOps, and site reliability engineering across various client domains. Certified as an Azure Solution Architect and Kubernetes Application Developer, Jeveen combines deep technical skills with practical industry insights. He earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from Nagpur University, India, underscoring his strong technical foundation. Driven by a fervent passion for cloud-native technologies, Jeveen is committed to guiding organizations in harnessing innovation for digital success.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1804618705
• ISBN 13: 9781804618707
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 292