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Here's how you can effectively navigate complex Cloud Computing architectures using strategic thinking.

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Navigating complex cloud computing architectures requires more than just technical know-how; it demands strategic thinking to make the most of the resources and services available. Cloud computing, the delivery of computing services over the internet, enables businesses to consume a compute resource, like a virtual machine (VM), storage, or an application, as a utility — just like electricity — rather than having to build and maintain computing infrastructures in-house. Understanding how to effectively maneuver through this intricate landscape can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving in the digital space.

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1 Assess Needs

Before diving into the vast sea of cloud services, it's crucial to assess your specific needs. Determine what you aim to achieve with cloud computing, whether it's enhanced scalability, improved disaster recovery, or cost savings. By identifying your goals, you can choose the cloud services and deployment models that align with your business objectives. Consider the applications and data critical to your operations and how they will interact with cloud components. This initial step lays the groundwork for a tailored cloud strategy that addresses your unique requirements.

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2 Plan Architecture

Once your needs are clear, you can begin planning your cloud architecture. This involves selecting the right mix of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) to create an environment that supports your applications and workflows. Think about the integration of these services and how they will communicate with each other. You must also decide between public, private, or hybrid cloud models based on your security, compliance, and performance needs. A well-thought-out plan ensures a cohesive and efficient cloud infrastructure.

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3 Optimize Costs

Cost optimization in cloud computing is a strategic exercise that goes beyond simply reducing expenses. It involves understanding the pricing models of various cloud services and using them to your advantage. For instance, some services may offer pay-as-you-go pricing, while others might have reserved instances at a lower cost for long-term commitments. Analyze your usage patterns and scale your resources accordingly to avoid overprovisioning and underutilization. By optimizing costs, you ensure that you're getting the best value for your investment in the cloud.

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Thiago Custódio

10x awarded Microsoft Azure Most Valuable Professional | Cloud Solutions Architect | Empowering Businesses through Cloud Innovation
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Before start creating the solutions architecture, I highly recommend have a notion of how expensive it will be. Chances are if it is too expensive, it will be hard to change later. Run some tests in a proof of concept, then create the production environment if the cost is acceptable.

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4 Secure Data

Security is paramount when operating in the cloud. You must strategize to protect your data and applications from unauthorized access and cyber threats. This means implementing robust security measures like encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and regular security audits. Understand the shared responsibility model of cloud security, where the cloud provider is responsible for securing the infrastructure, and you're responsible for securing your data within it. A strategic approach to security helps maintain the integrity and confidentiality of your data.

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Egor (Yahor) Shadryn

Early Stage Startup Builder | Data-Centric B2B SaaS | Fractional CTO | AI Architect | Tech Advisor | ex-AWS | ex-Google
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Strategic approach is essential when it comes to security aspect of cloud architectures. Besides core principles like The Least Privilege access principle, Separation of Duties, and others, cloud architectures should strategically assess data handling, access, encryption to establish secure defaults. Top cloud providers like AWS maintain high security standards by default, and employ shared responsibility principle to balance granular security controls by customers vs overall high cloud security standards as a service provider.

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5 Monitor Performance

Monitoring performance is essential for maintaining an effective cloud computing architecture. Use monitoring tools to track the health and efficiency of your cloud resources. This will help you identify any performance issues or bottlenecks that could impact your operations. By continuously monitoring your system, you can make informed decisions about when to scale resources up or down and ensure that your architecture is always performing optimally. Strategic monitoring allows for proactive management of your cloud environment.

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6 Adapt Continuously

The cloud computing landscape is constantly evolving, and so should your strategies. Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in cloud computing to ensure that your architecture remains cutting-edge. Be prepared to adapt to changes in your business needs or shifts in technology that could affect your cloud strategy. Continuous adaptation is key to leveraging the full potential of cloud computing and maintaining a competitive edge in your industry.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Thiago Custódio

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Start with a modular monolith, than split in individual services if they need to scale individually or if you can assign a dedicated team to evolve those services.

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Chandrachood Raveendran

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I would always start with the end result or the product in mind and think about the viability of the solution using the cloud and the different combinations possible. To be able to strategize, we need to have a vision of where we are headed and what technology can help us navigate there. Knowing the limitations of each products will be handy; if not, we may end up doing it again . Like the size of the app, which can be hosted in Google App Engine, when that becomes huge, we may need to switch to Cloud Run . But the end results will remain the same, which is to deliver value

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