Cloud Native Anti-Patterns: Avoiding Common Mistakes and Driving Success with Best Practices and Real-World Cases

Build a resilient, cloud-native foundation by tackling common anti-patterns head on with practical strategies, cultural shifts, and technical fixes across AWS, Azure, and GCPKey FeaturesIdentify common anti-patterns in agile cloud-native delivery and learn to adopt good habitsLearn high-performing cloud-native delivery with expert strategies and real-world examplesGet prescriptive guidance on how to spot and remediate anti-patterns in your organizationPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionSuccessfully transitioning to a cloud-native architecture demands more than just new tools—it requires a change in mindset. Written by cloud transformation experts Gerald Bachlmayr, Aiden Ziegelaar, Alan Blockley, and Bojan Zivic—this guide shows you how to identify and remediate cloud anti-patterns, manage FinOps, meet security goals, and understand cloud storage, thus steering your organization to become truly cloud native. You will develop the skills necessary to navigate the cloud native landscape, irrespective of the platform: AWS. Azure or GCP!You’ll start by exploring the events that shaped our understanding of the modern cloud-native stack. Through practical examples, you’ll learn how to implement a suitable governance model, adopt FinOps and DevSecOps best practices, and create an effective cloud native roadmap. You will identify common anti-patterns and refactor them into best practices.The book examines potential pitfalls and suggests solutions that enhance business agility. You’ll also gain expert insights into observability, migrations, and testing of cloud native solutions.What you will learnGet to grips with the common anti-patterns of building on and migrating to the cloudIdentify security pitfalls before they become insurmountableAcknowledge governance challenges before they become problematicDrive cultural change in your organization for cloud adoptionExplore examples across the SDLC phases and technology layersMinimize the operational risk of releases using powerful deployment strategiesRefactor or migrate a solution from an anti-pattern to a best practice designEffectively adopt supply chain security practicesWho this book is forThis book is for cloud professionals with any level of experience who want to deepen their knowledge and guide their organization toward cloud-native success. It is Ideal for cloud architects, engineers (cloud, software, data, or network), cloud security experts, technical leaders, and cloud operations personnel. While no specific expertise is required, a background in architecture, software development, data, networks, operations, or governance will be helpful. Table of ContentsThe Benefits of Cloud Native and Common MisunderstandingsStrategizing Your Shift to Cloud NativeRethinking Governance in a Cloud-Native ParadigmHow to Avoid a Bill ShockDeliver Rapidly and Continuously without Compromising SecurityHow to Meet Your Security and Compliance GoalsExpressing Your Business Goals in Application CodeDon't Get Lost in the Data JungleConnecting It AllObserving Your ArchitectureRunning It without Breaking ItMigrating from Old to NewHow Do You Know It All Works?How to Get Started with Your Cloud Native Improvement JourneyTransitioning Read more