This guide explains cloud & DevOps in plain language for business owners and managers: what it really involves, how to decide what you need, the terms you will hear and what a good outcome looks like.
What cloud & DevOps really involves
Cloud and DevOps cover where your software runs and how changes reach production safely.
How to decide what you need
Infrastructure as code and automated deployments make environments repeatable and releases routine.
Key terms you will hear
| Term | What it means |
|---|---|
| IaC | Infrastructure as code. |
| CI/CD | Continuous integration and delivery pipelines. |
| Container | A packaged application with its dependencies. |
| RTO / RPO | Recovery time and data loss targets. |
Typical project sizes
| Level | Typical scope |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Review and plan |
| Set-up or migration | Infrastructure as code, CI/CD and migration |
| Managed DevOps | Operations and monitoring, per month |
What success looks like
Success is high uptime, quick recovery from incidents and a cloud bill you understand.
Checklist before you start
- Write down the business goal and how you will measure it
- List who will use the result and what they need to do
- Decide who will own the accounts, code and content
- Agree on a budget range and a target launch date
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