Whenever we kick off a new service, we end up spending weeks going over the infrastructure planning, focusing on performance, resilience, and costs. I'm curious—how do other teams speed up this process without compromising on quality?
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Honestly, sometimes we just cut corners and do a poor job of planning. It might save time on rework, but I'm not sure it's the best long-term strategy.
I'm in the same boat with BCP/DR planning at my company right now. I recently started using Failcast for infrastructure mapping. I’ll let you know how it turns out!
Cloud solutions offer great advantages here, allowing you to configure services for automatic scaling, which takes some pressure off. However, managing costs effectively can still be a challenge.
One effective way to speed up planning is by reusing infrastructure templates and patterns from past projects. Even if each project has its unique aspects, having a reference architecture can significantly reduce the time spent on planning.
Exactly, while cloud scaling is helpful, it’s just one piece. Coming from IT, I find that integrating various business services and processes into the planning can be pretty overwhelming.