Cloud-native DevOps: Accelerating Software Delivery in the Cloud

Terms of use

Terms of Use

The use of this site and the content contained therein is governed by the Terms of Use. When you use this site you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and that you accept and will be bound by the terms hereof and such terms as may be modified from time to time.

All text, graphics, audio, design and other works on the site are the copyrighted works of nasscom unless otherwise indicated. All rights reserved.
Content on the site is for personal use only and may be downloaded provided the material is kept intact and there is no violation of the copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. Any alteration of the material or use of the material contained in the site for any other purpose is a violation of the copyright of nasscom and / or its affiliates or associates or of its third-party information providers. This material cannot be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed in any way for non-personal use without obtaining the prior permission from nasscom.
The nasscom Members login is for the reference of only registered nasscom Member Companies.
nasscom reserves the right to modify the terms of use of any service without any liability. nasscom reserves the right to take all measures necessary to prevent access to any service or termination of service if the terms of use are not complied with or are contravened or there is any violation of copyright, trademark or other proprietary right.
From time to time nasscom may supplement these terms of use with additional terms pertaining to specific content (additional terms). Such additional terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

Disclaimer

The Company information provided on the nasscom web site is as per data collected by companies. nasscom is not liable on the authenticity of such data.
nasscom has exercised due diligence in checking the correctness and authenticity of the information contained in the site, but nasscom or any of its affiliates or associates or employees shall not be in any way responsible for any loss or damage that may arise to any person from any inadvertent error in the information contained in this site. The information from or through this site is provided "as is" and all warranties express or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any service or channel, including without limitation the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement are disclaimed. nasscom and its affiliates and associates shall not be liable, at any time, for any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to, alteration of, or use of information contained on the site. No representations, warranties or guarantees whatsoever are made as to the accuracy, adequacy, reliability, completeness, suitability or applicability of the information to a particular situation.
nasscom or its affiliates or associates or its employees do not provide any judgments or warranty in respect of the authenticity or correctness of the content of other services or sites to which links are provided. A link to another service or site is not an endorsement of any products or services on such site or the site.
The content provided is for information purposes alone and does not substitute for specific advice whether investment, legal, taxation or otherwise. nasscom disclaims all liability for damages caused by use of content on the site.
All responsibility and liability for any damages caused by downloading of any data is disclaimed.
nasscom reserves the right to modify, suspend / cancel, or discontinue any or all sections, or service at any time without notice.

For any grievances under the Information Technology Act 2000, please get in touch with Grievance Officer, Mr. Anirban Mandal at data-query@nasscom.in.

New

See all

No notification found.

Cloud-native DevOps: Accelerating Software Delivery in the Cloud

Divya Bhatia

@DivyaH2O

May 25, 2023

Cloud Computing

111

Cloud-native DevOps: Accelerating Software Delivery in the Cloud

In the era of cloud computing, organizations are continuously seeking ways to enhance their software development and delivery processes. Cloud-native DevOps has emerged as a powerful approach that combines the principles of cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices to accelerate software delivery and improve operational efficiency. In this article, we will explore the concept of cloud-native DevOps and its role in accelerating software delivery in the cloud.

Cloud-native DevOps brings together two transformative methodologies: cloud-native architecture and DevOps. Cloud-native architecture is an approach that leverages cloud technologies and services to design, build, and deploy applications. It emphasizes scalability, resilience, and agility. DevOps, on the other hand, is a set of practices that combine development (Dev) and operations (Ops) to enable continuous integration, continuous delivery, and collaboration between development and operations teams.

The combination of cloud-native architecture and DevOps creates a powerful synergy that enables organizations to develop and deliver software at an unprecedented speed. Here are some key aspects of cloud-native DevOps:

Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Cloud-native DevOps relies on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, where infrastructure components are defined, provisioned, and managed through code. IaC allows for automated and repeatable infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment, ensuring consistency and reducing human error. With IaC, infrastructure resources can be version-controlled, shared, and easily replicated across environments.
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD): Cloud-native DevOps embraces the principles of CI/CD, enabling developers to continuously integrate code changes, test them, and deliver them to production environments. This iterative and automated process ensures that software updates and enhancements are deployed rapidly and reliably. CI/CD pipelines automate build, test, and deployment tasks, promoting collaboration between development and operations teams and reducing time-to-market.
Microservices and Containerization: Cloud-native DevOps encourages the use of microservices architecture and containerization technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes. Microservices break down complex applications into smaller, loosely coupled services that can be developed, tested, and deployed independently. Containers provide a lightweight and portable environment for running these microservices, ensuring consistency across development, testing, and production environments.
Scalability and Elasticity: Cloud-native DevOps takes advantage of the cloud's scalability and elasticity to meet varying workload demands. Applications can scale horizontally by adding or removing instances based on demand, ensuring optimal resource utilization. Autoscaling capabilities in the cloud enable applications to automatically adjust their capacity, improving performance and cost-efficiency.
Monitoring and Observability: Cloud-native DevOps emphasizes monitoring and observability to gain insights into application performance and health. By leveraging cloud-native monitoring tools and services, organizations can collect and analyze real-time data on application metrics, logs, and events. This visibility allows for proactive issue detection, faster troubleshooting, and continuous optimization of application performance.
Resilience and Fault Tolerance: Cloud-native DevOps promotes resilience and fault tolerance by designing applications with built-in redundancy and failure recovery mechanisms. By leveraging cloud-native services such as load balancers, auto-recovery mechanisms, and distributed databases, organizations can ensure high availability and minimize the impact of failures.

Implementing cloud-native DevOps requires organizations to embrace a culture of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement. Here are some best practices to consider:

Foster Collaboration: Encourage close collaboration between development and operations teams, breaking down silos and promoting shared responsibility. Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and knowledge sharing to accelerate the software delivery process.
Automate Processes: Automate repetitive tasks and processes, including build, testing, deployment, and monitoring.

Disclaimer

That the contents of third-party articles/blogs published here on the website, and the interpretation of all information in the article/blogs such as data, maps, numbers, opinions etc. displayed in the article/blogs and views or the opinions expressed within the content are solely of the author's; and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of NASSCOM or its affiliates in any manner. NASSCOM does not take any liability w.r.t. content in any manner and will not be liable in any manner whatsoever for any kind of liability arising out of any act, error or omission. The contents of third-party article/blogs published, are provided solely as convenience; and the presence of these articles/blogs should not, under any circumstances, be considered as an endorsement of the contents by NASSCOM in any manner; and if you chose to access these articles/blogs , you do so at your own risk.

Divya Bhatia

Divya