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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Apr 25, 2024

Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies

Alex Soto

Ditch complex VPNs and firewall rules holding back your hybrid cloud. Discover how open-source Layer 7 overlays make multi-cloud Kubernetes communication as simple and secure as local services.

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#1 about 2 min

Approaching hybrid cloud from a developer perspective

Developers can manage diverse cloud environments using familiar open source tools.

#2 about 3 min

Interconnecting and securing hybrid cloud environments

Connecting multicloud, regional, and legacy systems requires robust and secure infrastructure.

#3 about 3 min

Cloud portability and managing traffic spikes

Avoiding vendor lock-in allows seamless failover during outages or traffic bursts.

#4 about 2 min

Drawbacks of traditional virtual private networks

Traditional network solutions introduce administrative complexity and inflexible vendor dependencies.

#5 about 5 min

Introducing Skupper for layer seven network abstraction

Skupper provides secure application-level connectivity without requiring complex network administration.

#6 about 6 min

Skupper architecture and pod router deployment

Installing Skupper router pods establishes bidirectional secure links across any environment.

#7 about 3 min

Routing traffic transparently through virtual services

Virtual Kubernetes services automatically redirect local application requests to remote clouds.

#8 about 4 min

Configuring Skupper networks in four standard steps

Developers can initialize, link, and expose cross-cloud services using simple commands.

#9 about 3 min

Executing a live multicloud routing demonstration

Connecting frontend and backend services across Google Cloud and Amazon platforms.

#10 about 6 min

Simulating failover and dynamic multicloud rerouting

Skupper automatically redirects traffic to functional regions when local endpoints fail.

#11 about 8 min

Summarizing network portability and connectivity benefits

Layer seven networking enables portable workloads and eliminates administrative bottlenecks.

#12 about 2 min

Maintaining database state across diverse cloud providers

Using cloud-native technologies mitigates the complexities of distributing active state.

#13 about 2 min

Migrating to open source infrastructure incrementally

Organizations should establish confidence by migrating stateless services before attempting data.

#14 about 2 min

Combining Skupper features with serverless frameworks

Integrating Knative allows standby cloud applications to scale from zero dynamically.

#15 about 3 min

Training teams and solidifying foundational delivery practices

Mastering fast deployments ensures teams are prepared for the complexities of distributed architecture.

#16 about 2 min

Balancing multicloud workloads by cost and capability

Architects should weigh proprietary managed services against on-premise operating expenses.

#17 about 2 min

Fostering collaboration between developers and production operations

Hybrid models require engineers and operations teams to share deep contextual knowledge.

#18 about 2 min

Entering software development through retro computing platforms

Early exposure to computing fundamentals builds vital intuition for modern systems engineering.

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1:32 min

Integrating Knative and Skupper for multi-cloud efficiency

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Connecting Kubernetes clusters across clouds using Skupper proxies

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2:11 min

Executing massive cloud network migrations while maintaining live systems

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1:11 min

Understanding the open hybrid cloud architecture model

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Selecting open source technologies for multi-cloud capability

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Introducing Skupper for application connectivity

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