Description
The overwhelming majority of a software system’s lifespan is spent in use, not in design or implementation. So, why does conventional wisdom insist that software engineers center of attention primarily on the design and development of large-scale computing systems?
In this number of essays and articles, key members of Google’s Site Reliability Team give an explanation for how and why their commitment to all of the lifecycle has enabled the company to successfully build, deploy, monitor, and take care of one of the most largest software systems on the planet. You’ll learn the principles and practices that enable Google engineers to make systems more scalable, reliable, and efficient—lessons instantly applicable to your organization.
This book is divided into four sections:
- Introduction—Learn what site reliability engineering is and why it differs from conventional IT industry practices
- Principles—Examine the patterns, behaviors, and areas of concern that influence the work of a site reliability engineer (SRE)
- Practices—Bear in mind the theory and practice of an SRE’s daily work: building and operating large distributed computing systems
- Management—Explore Google’s best practices for training, communication, and meetings that your organization can use