Five reasons why your organization should move to cloud-native applications

As per recent survey, more than 150 top enterprise companies plan to move 75 % of their non-cloud applications to the cloud native applications in the next three years. Before investing in any important change to the technology your company uses, it’s critical to investigate the return it may deliver. And, that’s actually one of the strongest reasons to consider investing in implementing the cloud computing.

What is Cloud native model?

Cloud-native applications are designed to feat on the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. In contrast to traditional monolithic applications, cloud-native applications are built using multiple, independent micro services that are deployed in cloud environments.

Cloud-native development takes an agile approach to creating new applications. Using a DevOps-based continuous delivery model, software development company can quickly, iteratively and automatically add new features to an application.

Cloud-native app development uses microservices architecture. In this model, software developers build and maintain a distinct set of lightly coupled microservices that together create the application. Developers can iterate each microservice independently; they no longer have to wait for all components to be updated before delivering new code into production.

Typically, microservices are deployed in containers and utilize a container orchestration tool like Kubernetes to ensure service availability and automatically scale the application services.

 

The 5 components that make cloud-native a success:

1. Containers increase delivery speed:

According to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), a containerized system is one in which each part (applications, processes, etc) is packaged in its own container. This facilitates reproducibility, transparency, and resource isolation.

Containers are pieces of execution code. Each container is based on a container image, which defines the components of the code. Once the container is deployed, it carries out only the tasks defined in its image. After deployment, the container can’t be changed. It’ll forever do the same job it was designed to do, which makes it a cost-effective resource.

Cloud-native applications that make use of containers require less development—the majority of the work involves the container image. Once the image changes, you can dispose of the previous containers and deploy new ones. You can easily release updates through containers and provide your users with improved and secured software on a continual basis.

2. Dynamic orchestration – automation for fast optimization

In dynamically orchestrated workloads, according to the CNCF, containers are actively scheduled and managed to optimize resource utilization.”

In computing, the term orchestration refers to automating the configuration, coordination and management of processes. Dynamic orchestration utilizes automation capabilities to continually optimize the management of containers. That includes automated monitoring, container deployment, optimized load balancing and resources and securing secrets.

Cloud-native applications that make use of dynamic orchestration require less time for manual tasks. Once you configure the orchestration according to your specs, it will run accordingly, taking over predefined tasks. Popular orchestration systems are Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Amazon’s Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Apache Mesos.

3. Microservices architecture increases efficiency 

In microservices-oriented environments, applications are segmented into micro services. This significantly increases the overall agility and maintainability of applications,” according to the CNCF.

Micro service architecture structures the application as a collection of services. Each micro service performs a unique task. Micro services are developed, deployed and maintained independently, but are also loosely connected. They can communicate through simple APIs, as needed, for the purpose of solving a business problem they can’t solve on their own.

Cloud-native applications that make use of microservice architecture require fewer resources. Each microservice works as a mini-application within the larger scope of the software, carried by a container. It’s easy to track, maintain and replace microservices. When you no longer need the microservice, you can dispose of the container. You can allocate resources per microservice rather than for the entire codebase.

4. Managed orchestration reduces costs:

Managed orchestration is the practice of extending the capabilities of dynamic orchestration. Kubernetes, for example, is a Container as a Service (CaaS) orchestration system with dynamic orchestration capabilities for automation. A managed enterprise-grade Kubernetes service extends the level of capabilities to include SLA centralized management and data compliance.

Cloud-native applications that make use of managed orchestration can often reduce operational costs. You gain access to a centralized platform, which can automatically optimize the allocation of resources. Many managed services also provide built-in integration APIs that connect all of your systems, thus extending the reach of your automation capabilities.

5. DevOps and CI/CD – Better codebase through a continual process: 

DevOps is a methodology that unifies software development with IT operations. The goal is to enable fast and efficient software delivery while maintaining a healthy IT environment, through a cyclical and collaborative process. CI/CD is a production pipeline that promotes the continual improvement of the codebase through the use of automation.

Cloud-native applications that make use of DevOps and CI/CD don’t have to compromise the quality of their codebase for fast delivery. When the development process is continuous, you can continually improve your software. You can configure an automated feedback loop that provides you with the visibility you need to improve and secure your software.

Conclusion:

Nowadays, cloud-native is far simpler. Through the use of a Container as a Service (CaaS) orchestration system, such as Kubernetes, you can automate the deployment of microservices and the allocation of resources. You can save time, energy and resources for creating the next application in the queue, without ever compromising on the quality of your code. Innvonix cloud consulting services helps you to take tour business a next rise towards finding innovative ways to strategize and optimize a business processes, application development and find new venues of market expansion opportunities.