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Welcome to another episode of Modern Digital Business, the podcast that helps you navigate the ever-changing landscape of modernizing your applications and digital business. In this episode, we continue our exploration of modern operations with our special guest, Beth Long. Today's discussion is all about operational ownership and how it plays a crucial role in the success of modern organizations. We dive into the importance of service ownership, the measurement of SLAs, and the need for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound goals. Join us as we unravel the complexities of modern ops with Beth Long in this enlightening episode of Modern Digital Business. Let's dive in!

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About LeeLee Atchison is a software architect, author, public speaker, and recognized thought leader on cloud computing and application modernization. His most recent book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly Media), is an essential resource for technical teams looking to maintain high availability and manage risk in their cloud environments. Lee has been widely quoted in multiple technology publications, including InfoWorld, Diginomica, IT Brief, Programmable Web, CIO Review, and DZone, and has been a featured speaker at events across the globe.
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Cloud native architectures have revolutionized the way businesses operate their applications and services in the cloud. This shift provides immense benefits, such as increased agility, scalability, and cost savings. However, moving to a cloud native architecture also poses unique challenges that must be addressed. What are some of the critical challenges facing cloud native architectures? Stay tuned as I present the top four challenges facing all cloud native software architects.

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Welcome back to another episode of Modern Digital Business! In today's episode, we delve deeper into the world of modern operations with our special guest, Beth Long. We explore the essential role of service level agreements (SLAs) in managing complex, multi-service modern applications.
As we unravel the differences between DevOps and SREs (Site Reliability Engineers), Beth sheds light on the origins and practices behind these two distinct approaches. We also discuss the significance of SLIs (Service Level Indicators), SLOs (Service Level Objectives), and SLAs in ensuring the stability and reliability of large-scale web operations.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of modern operations and gain valuable insights and recommendations from Beth, a seasoned SRE engineer and Operations manager. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation on SLAs in our quest to modernize your applications and thrive in the digital business revolution. Let's dive in!

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This episode was well received last Halloween when it debuted. In case you missed it, how about a dose of ScaryOps? Here are my 3 scariest mistakes that companies make in the cloud.
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First, there was DevOps. Then, ModernOps and CloudOps. Now, there is ScaryOps.
Welcome to the special Halloween Edition of the Modern Digital Business podcast. In this episode, the 3 Scariest Mistakes Companies Make in the Cloud.
It's time to turn our attention to scary things…scary movies, scary TV shows, scary home decorations, scary costumes.
But when it comes to working with customers and clients on their cloud projects, sometimes I get quite scared…and not in a good way.
Working with customers and clients on their cloud projects, what they do can be down right scary. 
I get scared when I hear stories about how a company is preparing to migrate to the cloud incorrectly, or when someone shares a misguided plan about how their organization is going to use the cloud once it is fully migrated. I sometimes hear stories that downright chill me to the bone.
Don’t make yourself the central character in one of these horror tales. Instead, avoid these scariest mistakes that companies make in the cloud.
Here is the countdown of the three scariest mistakes you can make in your cloud migration.
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About LeeLee Atchison is a software architect, author, public speaker, and recognized thought leader on cloud computing and application modernization. His most recent book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly Media), is an essential resource for technical teams looking to maintain high availability and manage risk in their cloud environments. Lee has been widely quoted in multiple technology publications, including InfoWorld, Diginomica, IT Brief, Programmable Web, CIO Review, and DZone, and has been a featured speaker at events across the globe.
Take a look at Lee's many books, courses, and articles by going to leeatchison.com.

Looking to modernize your application organization?Check out Architecting for Scale. Currently in it's second edition, this book, written by Lee Atchison, and published by O'Reilly Media, will help you build high scale, highly available web applications, or modernize your existing applications. Check it out! Available in paperback or on Kindle from Amazon.com or other retailers.

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 In today's episode, "Don't Give Special Access," we tackle a crucial question: how can we grant developers and operations engineers the necessary access to our applications without compromising customer data or violating business processes?
ClipsThe Importance of Limiting Access: "Security best practices specify that engineers, both developers and IT operations, personnel, should have as little access as possible to the production application and its infrastructure."
Permission Escalation: "Permission escalation is a process of giving an on call engineer temporary increased system access during an emergency. This increased access typically comes with increased scrutiny."
Preventing Malicious Activities: "All of this ensures that a rogue engineer can't perform malicious activities on the site, including access customer private data inappropriately and cause damage to the system or the business."
"Balancing Security and Access: Giving engineers unrestricted access to everything... is just not safe and is just not good business practice."
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Today on Modern Digital Business
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If you'd like to suggest a topic for an episode or you are interested in being a guest, please contact me directly by sending me a message at mdb.fm/contact.
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To ensure you get every new episode when they become available, please subscribe from your favorite podcast player. If you want to learn more from me, then check out one of my books, courses, or articles by going to leeatchison.com.
Thank you for listening, and welcome to the modern world of the modern digital business!
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About LeeLee Atchison is a software architect, author, public speaker, and recognized thought leader on cloud computing and application modernization. His most recent book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly Media), is an essential resource for technical teams looking to maintain high availability and manage...

Welcome to another episode of Modern Digital Business, where we dive into the world of cloud architecture and explore the essential skills required to thrive in this dynamic field. In today's episode, we will uncover the five key skills that all cloud architects must possess to effectively build and operate applications in the cloud.
Cloud architecture goes beyond traditional software architecture, requiring a deep understanding of the unique capabilities and benefits offered by cloud computing. As businesses increasingly migrate their operations to the cloud, it is crucial for cloud architects to have the expertise to leverage the power of public cloud offerings and create scalable, highly available, and secure applications.
Certifications have become a benchmark for true cloud architects, providing tangible proof of their ability to architect and build cloud applications. We'll explore the certifications offered by major cloud vendors and how they have become a "right of passage" in this field.
Moreover, we'll unveil the vital role that cloud architects play in bridging the gap between development and operations, and how their expertise in operational responsibilities is crucial for success in the cloud.
Security has long been a concern for cloud computing, but we will discover how cloud vendors have addressed these concerns and provided robust security features to ensure the safety of applications in the public cloud.
Join us as we delve into the world of cloud architecture, uncovering the skills required to build modern, cloud-native applications using microservices, containers, and Kubernetes. We'll also explore the importance of automation in cloud-based applications and how it streamlines operations, making them scalable and efficient.
Get ready to expand your knowledge and gain valuable insights into the skills every cloud architect needs. Tune in to this episode of Modern Digital Business, because in the world of cloud architecture, staying ahead is the key to success.
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