How does DevOps and Cloud complement each other? If I were to give you the simplest of definitions, DevOps is all about process and ways to improve the process. Cloud Computing on the other hand, is related to technology and services. For years we have believed that if used together, DevOps and Cloud can give transformation goals to businesses. Though the two are mutually exclusive, if used together, it can go a long way. Cloud is a system that enables provisioning of infrastructure like routers and Virtual Machines. It allows infrastructure to exist as code or templates, and in the process enables a number of repeatable processes. As per Agile Admin, DevOps is the practice of operations and development engineers participating together in the entire service lifecycle, from design through the development process to production support.
https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2219059692/devops_cloud.jpg
How did it all start? It all started with a transition of a product economy to a service economy. People want enhanced experiences rather than just focusing on products. For example, one of the biggest attractions in iPhones is iCloud and iTunes. This transition had a profound impact on software delivery. The trend earlier was to develop a software product and it was the client’s headache to take care of operations. With Cloud coming in the picture, the service provider shared the responsibility of taking care of operations along with the client. The current business environment is pushing companies to become more agile and innovative rather than focusing on being stable and efficient. Disruption is happening at an unbelievable pace, even big giants like Microsoft and Apple have no choice but to keep up to speed with the disruption in order to survive and grow. The one who could not bring themselves up to speed have been companies that are no longer existent like Kodak.