Cloud Architecture
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Generic cloud services across architectural layers: a foundational package for cloud architectures
In designing, implementing, and governing cloud solutions, it is critical to define a baseline set of core services that must be considered in every architecture, regardless of the specific cloud platform. These foundational services ensure that essential capabilities — such as security, observability, governance, lifecycle management, and cost control — are embedded from the start. Continue reading
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Ever think of your system design like a LEGO build?
Your workload is the final set, the components are the bricks, and the topology is the instructions. Put them all together to create a stable, scalable solution – one brick at a time! Continue reading
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Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Multi-Cloud Environments
According to a talk by Teena Idnani, Senior Solution Architect from Microsoft, presented at the QCon event by InfoQ, I created a short risk assessment for the case she presented about Multi-Cloud Environments in Event-Driven Architectures for the fictional company FinBank. By examining the key points discussed, I identified the following risks: By addressing these Continue reading
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Security
Protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Think of it as constructing a secure vault (CIA triad), where thick, reinforced walls and a complex lock system prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing sensitive information (protect confidentiality). To ensure integrity, authorized access is necessary, with a vigilant guard ensuring that only authorized personnel can enter and modify the contents Continue reading
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Solution Architecture: The Key to Cloud Cost Optimization
A strategic focus on Solution Architecture, incorporating integration and modernization best practices, is not just beneficial but essential for effectively controlling and mitigating the rising costs associated with cloud workloads. Organizations that neglect this crucial initial phase are more likely to face challenges with excessive spending and less efficient cloud operations. Reference Forrester. (2024, March Continue reading
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