Day Two Cloud 198: Modern Cloud Design Themes From CFD 17
Jun 7, 2023
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Guest Michael Levan joins Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks to discuss modern cloud design themes from CFD 17. Topics include platform engineering, data protection and recovery, the relevance of VMware, using Azure VMware solution for disaster recovery, navigating traditional vs new technologies in the cloud industry, and the importance of delegates at Tech Field Day.
Platform engineering enables developers to have a cloud-like experience on-premises, offering self-service provisioning and multi-cloud management.
Data protection vendors like Haiku, Zerto, and Jetstream provide innovative solutions for backup, real-time detection, and disaster recovery in hybrid IT environments.
Deep dives
Platform Engineering and Popularization
The podcast discusses the emerging trend of platform engineering and its increasing popularity. The presenters highlight how platforms like Morpheus data and Rack N are enabling developers to have a cloud-like experience on-premises, offering self-service provisioning of infrastructure and managing multi-cloud environments. They emphasize the importance of platform engineers in building applications that make developers' lives easier, while also noting the convenience of pre-built platforms like Morpheus that provide integrations with various tools.
The Role of Kubernetes in Platform Engineering
Contrary to expectations, Kubernetes was not extensively discussed in the podcast episode. The hosts discuss how Kubernetes has become the default platform and is now viewed as an obvious choice for many developers and operations people. However, they also acknowledge that not everyone is familiar with Kubernetes, especially in larger organizations or those still heavily reliant on VMware. They highlight the interest of companies like Haiku and Rack N in providing solutions that can integrate with Kubernetes and make platform engineering accessible to a wider audience.
Data Protection and Backup in the Cloud
Data protection and backup play a crucial role in the cloud and hybrid IT environments. The podcast delves into the presentations by vendors like Haiku, Zerto, and Jetstream, discussing their innovative approaches to solving data protection challenges. Haiku focuses on integrating backup into SaaS applications, allowing developers to provide backup services easily. Zerto specializes in real-time detection and protection for VMware environments, ensuring data security against threats like ransomware. Jetstream offers disaster recovery solutions for VMware, enabling organizations to replicate and failover to the cloud for business continuity.
Navigating Legacy Infrastructure and Embracing Kubernetes
The podcast raises the question of whether organizations should transition from legacy infrastructure to Kubernetes. The hosts discuss the challenges and benefits of such a move from both cost and operational perspectives. They highlight the importance of focusing on fundamental skills, such as infrastructure knowledge and automation, which are applicable in both VMware and Kubernetes environments. They also recommend considering the specific job market and job requirements when planning career paths in terms of legacy skills and emerging technologies like Kubernetes.
Today's Day Two Cloud explores some design themes that emerged from the Cloud Field Day event. These themes include platform engineering, data protection and recovery, and how to deal with the fact that old technology never dies. Guest Michael Levan joins Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks to discuss these themes and their implications for cloud application builders and operators.
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