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Want to hire DevOps developer? Then you should know!
The Hidden Stories of IT Operations and Cloud Computing
- The Origins of “Cloud”
Cloud came not from a conference room or a tech lab but from a doodle. On whiteboards, 1990s engineers used a cloudy cloud symbol to designate networks or inaccessible components of infrastructure. They never imagined that this metaphor would become a trillion-dollar business. - Downtime’s True Cost
IT operations live or die by uptime, but here’s a staggering number: one minute of downtime can cost large enterprises up to $5,600. Even more surprising? Amazon famously lost $34 million during a 40-minute outage in 2021—caused by a single misconfigured line in their deployment script. - The Cloud’s Hidden Water Bill
Data centers are the heart of cloud computing, but they are also massive water guzzlers. Google’s data centers alone consume enough water annually to supply a city of 100,000 people. And as demand for cloud services grows, so does the strain on local water supplies. - Terraform and the Space Connection
Infrastructure as Code — Terraform The name of the infrastructure as code tool comes from science fiction. The “terraforming” planet vision prompted the founders of HashiCorp to build a device that could convert the slush of servers into living, system-like ecosystems – directly related to Mars colonisation utopias. - The First DevOps Practice Wasn’t in ITEven before DevOps was an IT revolution, its principles were still flowering unobtrusively in manufacturing. Toyota’s production architecture of the 1980s leaned towards automation, iteration, and feedback — themes that are still prevalent in the ways developers and IT teams work today.
Operations and Cloud Professional checklist
1. Technical Expertise
- Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP (look for certifications).
- IaC: Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Containerization: Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes, including auto-scaling.
- CI/CD: Proven ability to manage pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Monitoring/Security: Skilled with tools like Datadog, Prometheus, and IAM policies.
2. Problem-Solving
- Scenario Questions: Examples of resolving outages, optimizing performance, or securing environments.
- Case Studies: Evidence of handling high-pressure incidents effectively.
3. Practical Evaluation
- Live Tasks: Deploy a Kubernetes app, configure auto-scaling, or set up CI/CD.
- Code Review: Assess IaC scripts for clarity and structure.
4. Collaboration & Learning
- Soft Skills: Experience in cross-functional teams and clear communication.
- Learning: Relevant certifications and commitment to staying updated.
5. References and Work
- Past Work: Review key projects and measurable outcomes.
- References: Speak to past managers for insights into performance.
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