Description:Solve the complexity of running a business in a multi-cloud environment with practical guidelines backed by industry experience.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.Key FeaturesExplore the benefits of the major cloud providers to make better informed decisionsAccelerate digital transformation with multi-cloud, including the use of PaaS and SaaS conceptsGet the best out of multi-cloud by exploring relevant use cases for data platforms and IoTUnlock insights into top 5 cloud providers in one book - Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, and Alibaba CloudBook DescriptionAre you ready to unlock the full potential of your enterprise with the transformative power of multi-cloud adoption? As a cloud architect, you understand the challenges of navigating the vast array of cloud services and moving data and applications to public clouds. But with 'Multi-Cloud Strategy for Cloud Architects, Second Edition', you'll gain the confidence to tackle these complexities head-on.This edition delves into the latest concepts of BaseOps, FinOps, and DevSecOps, including the use of the DevSecOps Maturity Model. You'll learn how to optimize costs and maximize security using the major public clouds - Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. Examples of solutions by the increasingly popular Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Alibaba Cloud have been added in this edition. Plus, you will discover cutting-edge ideas like AIOps and GreenOps.With practical use cases, including IoT, data mining, Web3, and financial management, this book empowers you with the skills needed to develop, release, and manage products and services in a multi-cloud environment.By the end of this book, you'll have mastered the intricacies of multi-cloud operations, financial management, and security. Don't miss your chance to revolutionize your enterprise with multi-cloud adoption.What you will learnChoose the right cloud platform with the help of use casesMaster multi-cloud concepts, including IaC, SaaS, PaaS, and CaCUse the techniques and tools offered by Azure, AWS, and GCP to integrate securityMaximize cloud potential with Azure, AWS, and GCP frameworks for enterprise architectureUse FinOps to define cost models and optimize cloud costs with showback and chargebackWho this book is forCloud architects, solutions architects, enterprise architects, and cloud consultants will find this book valuable. Basic knowledge of any one of the major public clouds (Azure, AWS, or GCP) will be helpful.Table of ContentsIntroduction to Multi-CloudBusiness Acceleration Using the Multi-Cloud StrategyStarting the Multi-Cloud JourneyService Designs for Multi-CloudManaging the Enterprise Cloud ArchitectureControlling the Foundation using Well-Architected FrameworksDesigning Applications for Multi-CloudCreating a Foundation for Data PlatformsCreating a Foundation for IoT Use CasesManaging Costs with FinOpsImproving Cost Management with the FinOps Maturity ModelCost and Value Modeling in Multi-Cloud PropositionsImplementing DevSecOpsDefining Security PoliciesImplementing Identity and Access ManagementDefining Security Policies for Storing Data in Multi-Cloud ConceptsImplementing and Integrating Security MonitoringImproving Security with the DevSecOps Maturity ModelIntroducing AIOps and GreenOps in Multi-CloudConclusion: The Future of Multi-Cloud