Multi-Cloud Administration Guide: Manage and Optimize Cloud Resources Across Azure, AWS, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud

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Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: Using the Cloud Adoption Frameworks
	Introduction
	Structure
	Exploring the Business Challenge of Multi-Cloud
	Introducing CAFs: How to Use Them
		Strategy
		Plan
		Prepare
		Adopt
		Govern
		Operate
	Deep Dive in the CAFs of Azure and AWS
	Frameworks by GCP and Alibaba Cloud
		Lead
		Learn
		Scale
		Secure
	Similarities and Differences
	Monitoring Multi-Cloud and Keeping Track of Value Propositions
		Measuring Business Metrics
		Introducing Best Practices in Monitoring
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 2: Virtualizing and Managing Connectivity
	Introduction
	Structure
	Building Blocks in Networks
		Virtual Switching
		Routing
		Virtual Firewalls
		Load Balancing
	Cloud Network Operations
	Deployment Concepts SD-WAN, Edge, and SASE
	Managing Networks in Multi-Cloud
		Setting Up VPN
		Setting Up Direct Connections
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 3: Virtualizing and Managing Storage
	Introduction
	Structure
	Types of Storage Virtualization
		Storage Concepts in Public Clouds
	Managing Storage Assets in Multi-Cloud
		Protecting Data from Data Loss
		Using Third-Party Storage Products
	Managing Storage Lifecycles and Tiering
		Automating Tiering
		Automating Scaling of Storage
	Managing Data Access
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 4: Virtualizing and Managing Compute
	Introduction
	Structure
	Comparing Compute Models in Public Clouds
	Key Considerations for Choosing Compute
	Rightsizing Compute in Deployment and Autoscaling
	Rightsizing Using Autoscaling
	Exploring On-Premises Propositions of Public Cloud
		Azure Stack and Azure Arc
		AWS Outposts
		Google Anthos
		Extending VMWare
	Deploying and Managing Compute Assets
	Automating Infrastructure Management
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 5: Creating Interoperability
	Introduction
	Structure
	Defining Interoperability
	Requirements for Interoperability
	Explaining the Difference Between Portability and Interoperability
	Solutions to Create Interoperability in Public and Hybrid Clouds
	Working with Open Compute Project
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 6: Managing Data in Multi-Cloud
	Introduction
	Structure
	Defining a Data Strategy
	Planning Data Migration
	Managing Data Governance
	Improving Data Quality
		Data Quality in AWS
		Data Quality in Azure
		Data Quality in GCP
		Data Quality in Alibaba Cloud
	Securing Data
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 7: Build and Operate Cloud Native
	Introduction
	Structure
	Understanding Cloud-Native Concepts
	Organizing Cloud-Native with DevOps
	Explaining Microservices
	Managing Releases in Microservices
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 8: Building Agnostic with Containers
	Introduction
	Structure
	Understanding Container Technology
		Pitfalls and Risks of Container Technology
		Container Services from Major Cloud Providers
	Developing and Provisioning Containers Using Industry Standards
		Guided Plan to Develop and Deploy Containers
	Exploring Container Management Using a Single Pane of Glass View
		Managing Security in Container Platforms
	Deep Dive into Container Monitoring and Log Management
		Collecting and Analyzing Logs
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 9: Building and Managing Serverless
	Introduction
	Structure
	Understanding the Serverless Concept
	Developing and Provisioning Serverless Functions from Architecture
	Using CI/CD for Serverless Deployments
	Managing Multi-Cloud Environments with Serverless Frameworks
	Following Best Practices in Serverless
	Deep Dive into Monitoring Serverless
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 10: Managing Access Management
	Introduction
	Structure
	Exploring the Basics of Access Management
		Understanding Managed Identities
		Challenges in Access Management
	Using Cloud Tools for Access Management
	Understanding and Working with PAM
	Privileged Session and Privileged Behavior Analytics
	Creating and Storing Secrets
		Managing Secrets and Keys in AWS and Azure
		Managing Secrets and Keys in GCP and Alibaba Cloud
		Avoiding Pitfalls in Managing Secrets and Keys
	Defining, Implementing, and Managing Role Based Access Control
	Monitoring Access Control
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 11: Managing Security
	Introduction
	Structure
	Working with Cloud Security Frameworks
	Example of Implementing CIS Guidelines for Azure
	Choosing the Security Tools
	Managing Security Through One Lens
	Introducing Cloud Security Posture Management
	Keeping Track and Up to Date with Security Trends
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Chapter 12: Automating Compliancy
	Introduction
	Structure
	Understanding Compliance in Multi-Cloud
	Automating Governance
	Using RPA for Automating Compliance
	The Next Step: Using AI for Compliance Checking
	Conclusion
	Key Points
	Questions
Appendix
Index