"The NADOG Days of Summer" by North American DevOps Group. Recorded May 21, 2024. Hosts Jim Schild and Brian Dawson speak with William Fromme, Engineer at Percona.
Key Points Discussed:
Platform Engineering:
Will explains platform engineering as enabling self-service capabilities for software engineers, making their lives easier by providing internal tools and services. - He discusses the challenges of starting with platform engineering, including resource allocation, cost management, and maintaining the platform.
Differences Between DevOps and Platform Engineering:
Will clarifies that while there is some overlap, platform engineering focuses more on maintaining the underlying infrastructure and enabling self-service, whereas DevOps encompasses broader responsibilities. - He mentions the potential evolution of job titles, with more specialized roles like SREs and platform engineers becoming prevalent.
Internal Database as a Service:
Will explains the benefits of having an internal database as a service, including cost savings, customization, and avoiding dependency on external providers. - He touches on the importance of flexibility and control over the database environment, especially for organizations with specific compliance or multi-cloud needs.
Cloud Native vs. Traditional Databases:
Will discusses the advantages of cloud-native databases, including flexibility, scalability, and suitability for microservices architectures. - He emphasizes the importance of using best practices and tools to manage cloud-native databases effectively.
Future of Platform Engineering:
Will predicts continued growth and importance of platform engineering roles as organizations strive to do more with less. - He advises maintaining good communication between platform engineers and end users to ensure alignment and successful implementation of solutions.
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