Summary

This chapter focused on the management operations of your cloud deployment. The subject of collecting monitoring and management data was covered. Once the data has been collected, a baseline can be determined by monitoring key data measurement points over a defined period of time. The baseline information can be used to determine future expansion and growth of the cloud. Also, if a system deviates too far from what is considered to be normal, which is the baseline, a trigger can be created to alert that there may be a problem. You learned about notification systems that process the alerts and distribute them to users and systems using such channels as text, e-mail, and API calls.

The chapter also went into detail on determining whether your resource allocations are correct and the options available to add or remove capacity. Support agreements are critical for ongoing management of your cloud fleet. You learned about cloud providers’ support structures and responsibilities...