Tag: cloud deployment
Why You Need a Multi-Cloud and Multi-Region Deployment Strategy
As I began writing this article, I encountered some technical challenges in my attempt to provision three cloud providers in three separate regions to simulate multi-cloud and multi-region deployments. I couldn’t get ...
Reducing Cloud Infrastructure Complexity
The impact of the cloud and its role in mainstream IT is undeniable. According to IDC, global cloud IT infrastructure spending is projected to reach US$92 billion (SG$126 billion) in 2023. Notably, ...
Considering Hybrid Cloud? Focus on the Why
So much of business—and life in general—comes down to semantics. We articulate goals and measure success using a variety of terms. Some serve to clarify; others confuse. Consider the term “hybrid cloud”—a ...
Identifying Cloud Migraines Before Cloud Migration: 6 Tips
Migrating to the cloud isn't as simple as signing up for a SaaS application or deploying applications on a cloud infrastructure or platform; there are other factors at play. And the move ...
DevOps: The (Absolutely Critical) Cloud Enabler
A couple weeks ago, I gave a talk titled, “DevOps: The Cloud Enabler” at a conference. As I was putting together some requisite materials previewing my session, I made a few mistakes ...
It’s Time to Slay the Universal Installer Unicorn
While many people want a universal "easy button installer,” they also want it to work on their unique snowflake of infrastructures, tools, networks and operating systems. I call them snowflakes because their ...
Best Practices for Cloud Deployment
When it comes to deploying apps in the cloud, the conventional wisdom is that DevOps is not required if you’re a small or midsized company. The cloud is designed to enable virtually ...