Digital Transformation in Cloud Computing: Top-level Design, Architecture, and Applications

817 Pages·2022·45.051 MB·English

by  Alibaba Cloud Intelligence GTS

Digital Transformation in
Cloud Computing

Digital Transformation in
Cloud Computing
Top-level Design, Architecture, and
Applications
Alibaba Cloud Intelligence GTS
First edition published in English 2022
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Names: Alibaba Cloud Intelligence GTS, author.
Title: Digital transformation in cloud computing : top-level design, architecture, and applications
/ Alibaba Cloud Intelligence GTS.
Description: First edition. | Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, 2022. | Includes bibliographical
references. | Summary: “With the rapid development of cloud computing and digital
transformation, well-designed cloud-based architecture is always in urgent need. Illustrated by
project cases from the Chinese technology company Alibaba Group, this book elaborates how
to design a cloud-based application system and build them on the cloud. Cloud computing is
far from being just a resource provider; it offers database, storage and container services that
can help to leverage key advantages for business growth. Based on this notion, authors from the
Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Global Technology Services introduce new concepts and cutting-edge
technology in the field, including cloud-native, high-availability and disaster tolerance design
on cloud, business middle office, data middle office, and enterprise digital transformation.”—
Provided by publisher. Identifiers: LCCN 2021054021 (print) | LCCN 2021054022 (ebook) |
ISBN 9781032223018 (hbk) | ISBN 9781032225326 (pbk) | ISBN 9781003272953 (ebk) Subjects:
LCSH: Cloud computing.
Classification: LCC QA76.585 .D544 2022 (print) | LCC QA76.585 (ebook) |
DDC 004.67/82—dc23/eng/20211222
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021054021
LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2021054022
ISBN: 978-1-032-22301-8 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-032-22532-6 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-1-003-27295-3 (ebk)
DOI: 10.1201/9781003272953
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Contents
Foreword, xxv
Preface I, xxix
Preface II, xxxi
Author, xxxiii
Book Staff, xxxv
Chapter 1 ◾ Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation 1
1.1 PAST AND PRESENT OF CLOUD 6
1.1.1 The Evolution of Cloud Computing 6
1.1.1.1 Born in the Era of Extreme Single
Computer Computing 6
1.1.1.2 Four Stages of Cloud Computing Development 8
1.1.1.3 Cloud Computing Associated Services 15
1.1.2 Cloud Computing 1.0 18
1.1.2.1 Network That Provides Resource Leasing
on Demand 18
1.1.2.2 Classification of Cloud Computing Services 18
1.1.3 Cloud Computing 2.0 22
1.1.3.1 The Emergence of Industry Cloud 22
1.1.3.2 Business Operation System and
Cloud Computing 24
1.1.3.3 IoT Accelerates the Development of
Cloud Computing 25
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vi ◾ Contents
1.1.4 Development Status of Cloud Computing 27
1.1.4.1 Matthew Effect in Cloud Computing Market 27
1.1.4.2 Segmentation of Cloud Computing Market 28
1.1.5 The Future of Cloud Computing 29
1.1.5.1 Northbound Expansion – Industrial Cloud
and Intelligent Cloud 29
1.1.5.2 Southward Integration – Integration of
Cloud Computing, Internet of Things
and Blockchain 30
1.1.5.3 Decentralized Cloud 30
1.2 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION TO DIGITAL
INTELLECTUALIZATION 31
1.2.1 Information Construction and Digital
Transformation 31
1.2.1.1 Gains and Losses of IT Construction 31
1.2.1.2 Why Are Enterprises Eager for Digital
Transformation 33
1.2.1.3 The Relationship and Difference between
Informatization and Digital Transformation 34
1.2.2 Digital to Digital Intellectualization 35
1.2.2.1 What Is Digital Intellectualization 35
1.2.2.2 AI Helps Digital Upgrade to Digital
Intellectualization 37
1.3 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF CLOUD
COMPUTING BLESSING 41
1.3.1 Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation
Complement Each Other 41
1.3.1.1 Major Changes Brought by Cloud Computing 41
1.3.1.2 Cloud Computing Provides Several Ways
for Digital Transformation 41
1.3.2 Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation Are
Not Panacea 43
1.3.3 Reference, Practice and Promotion 45
Contents ◾ vii
1.3.3.1 Step Out of Your Own Way 45
1.3.3.2 Be Honest with Yourself 49
1.4 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FROM
CONSTRUCTION TO REFINEMENT OPERATION 50
1.4.1 The Original Intention of Digital Transformation 50
1.4.2 What Is Digital Operation 52
1.4.3 Organization and Capability Required for Digital
Operation 54
Chapter 2 ◾ The Top-Level Design of Enterprise Digital
Transformation 57
2.1 THE TIMES BACKGROUND OF TODAY’S ENTERPRISES 57
2.1.1 The Digital Economy and Its Characteristics 57
2.1.1.1 Background of Digital Economy Era 58
2.1.1.2 Characteristics of the Digital Economy 60
2.1.2 The Internal/External Opportunities and
Challenges Faced by Enterprises 60
2.1.2.1 The Opportunities for Businesses 61
2.1.2.2 The Challenges for Businesses 62
2.1.3 Digital Transformation Is an Irresistible Trend 64
2.1.3.1 Several Stages of Enterprise
Informatization Experience 64
2.1.3.2 The Relationship and Difference between
Digital Transformation and Traditional
Informatization 65
2.1.3.3 Why Are Enterprises Eager to Digital
Transformation? 69
2.1.3.4 Digital Transformation Is the Inevitable
Direction of Enterprise Survival and
Development 70
2.2 INTRODUCTION OF ENTERPRISE DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION 71
2.2.1 Definition of Enterprise Digital Transformation 71
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2.2.2 The Essence of Enterprise Digital Transformation 77
2.2.3 The Path/Stage of Enterprise Digital Transformation 78
2.2.4 Challenges Faced by Digital Transformation
of Enterprises 80
2.2.5 A Multi-dimensional Framework for Enterprise
Digital Transformation 83
2.2.6 Enterprise Digital Transformation Is a Long Process 86
2.2.7 Exploration of Enterprise Digital Transformation 87
2.2.8 The Common Misunderstanding of the Enterprise
Digital Transformation 87
2.2.8.1 Obsess Over Other Enterprise’s
Success Stories 87
2.2.8.2 There Is No ‘Silver Bullet’ in Digital
Transformation 89
2.2.8.3 Are You Ready Mentally, Intellectually
and Physically? 90
2.2.8.4 Organization and Concept Are Key
to Success 91
2.3 TOP-LEVEL DESIGN OF ENTERPRISE DIGITAL
TRANSFORMATION 92
2.3.1 The Value of Top-Level Design in Digital
Transformation 92
2.3.2 The Scope of Top-Level Design in Digital
Transformation 93
2.3.3 Three Principles of Top-Level Design in Digital
Transformation 95
2.3.4 How Do Enterprises Carry Out Digital
Transformation Top-Level Design 97
2.3.4.1 Top Design Methodology for Enterprise
Digital Transformation 97
2.3.4.2 The Working Steps of Enterprises Digital
Transformation 98
2.3.4.3 Maturity Assessment Model of Enterprise
Digital Transformation 100
Contents ◾ ix
Chapter 3 ◾ Application Cloudification and Cloud Native 103
3.1 CURRENT SITUATION AND PROBLEM ANALYSIS
OF TRADITIONAL IT ARCHITECTURE 103
3.1.1 Difficulties and Challenges in IDC
(Internet Data Center) Era 103
3.1.2 Opportunities for Enterprises Shifting to Cloud 105
3.1.2.1 The New Technological Revolution 105
3.1.2.2 The Development of Cloud Technology 106
3.1.2.3 Technical Route and Market Pattern 108
3.1.3 Cloud Technology Is Mature 109
3.1.3.1 Wide Acceptance 109
3.1.3.2 Ecology Is Becoming More and
More Mature 110
3.1.3.3 Cloudization Is an Inevitable Choice
for Enterprises 110
3.1.4 The Dilemma of Enterprise Cloudification 110
3.1.5 The Important Technique of Enterprise
Cloudification 112
3.1.5.1 VPN and Intelligent Gateway 112
3.1.5.2 Express Connect and Cloud Enterprise
Network 114
3.1.5.3 Elastic Compute Service 115
3.1.5.4 Data Migration Technology 116
3.1.5.5 Application Discovery Technology 117
3.2 THE CONCEPT, STRATEGY AND PRACTICE OF
CLOUD NATIVE 118
3.2.1 Confusion and Limitations after Cloudification 118
3.2.1.1 Confusion and Limitations after
Cloudification 118
3.2.1.2 Cloud Native Is Next Step after
Cloudization 121
3.2.1.3 Evolution of Cloud-Native Concepts 122
3.2.2 Methodology in the Cloud Native 124