Cloud Native Services
Cloud-native technologies offer businesses a different approach to creating and running applications virtually whether public/private or hybrid. Unlike conventional applications with a monolithic architecture, cloud native apps harness the potential of separate microservice running in cloud ecosystems.
In addition to the trailblazers, companies who opted for a shift to virtual environments emerged, transforming their assets into cloud-based apps. Cloud-native and cloud-based are distinct kinds of apps that differ in terms of development practices, performance, and other key components.
The main difference between the types narrows down to the initial purpose of the technology. On the one hand, cloud-native applications are made to reside in the cloud. On the other hand, cloud enabled solutions are architectured for deployment in traditional data centers
Cloud-native applications are quick to implement since there is no need for hardware and software configuration. In addition, hosting expenses are lower because of cheaper licensing and storage.
Cloud-Native Architecture
Usually, cloud native application development includes cloud platforms, microservices, cloud platforms, lightweight containers, APIs, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and strong devops culture. When it comes to cloud-native architecture, an application code is designed, built, and delivered very differently than it would be for conventional monolithic architecture. The end benefit of such a distinction for any business is fostered innovation and operational agility.
The limitless power of cloud computing is put to work 100% when building and running cloud-native applications, with each component having a certain role and advantage:
- Microservices architecture: each app is a combo of small services that can be operated separately from each other. Thus, each service belongs to a certain development team that has a chance to work at its own pace to create, deploy and scale a particular service.
- The apps are packaged in containers that offer much-needed isolation for microservices; highly accessible, scalable, easily portable from one environment to another, containers for cloud-native solutions are fast to create or scrap, making them an ideal ‘wrap’ for building and running microservices.
- Cloud infrastructure consists of hardware and software parts, including storage, virtualization software, services, servers, networking, and orchestration tools that enable a cloud computing model. One more component is application programming interfaces and API-enabled command-line.
- The devops in cloud-native application development allows for rapid, frequent, and consistent software development. With development and operations squads tightly knit, businesses benefit from a quicker release of updates. With no impact on end-users, engineering teams work each on their own part of the functionality.
Put all together, this results in resilience in cloud-native application development, taking productivity to a whole other level while simplifying business operations at the same time.
Cloud Native Model Benefits
With cloud-native development, updates and new functionality can be pushed live whenever a new feature is ready with no disruption to app performance. Scaling up or down becomes quick, allowing businesses to better utilize resources and tap into customer needs in the blink of an eye.
Beyond that, replacing failed components and recovering from unexpected events happen faster, minimizing or eliminating service downtime.
- No vendor lock in.
- Management ease.
- Reduced Time to Market
- Reduced Costs
- Reliability
- Scalability and Flexibility
- Improved Customer Experience