Cloud application outages can stem from failures in supporting services and infrastructure. A failed sign-in may result from an authentication service outage, an inaccessible website from a DNS or network issue, and an unconfirmed order from a database or payment processing failure. Mapping these dependencies in advance and deciding how the application should respond when… Continue reading How dependencies shape business application availability
How cloud dependencies affect application availability during an outage
When a cloud application becomes unavailable, the cause may lie in a service it depends on rather than in the application itself. Identity providers, DNS, third-party APIs, and background processing all play a role in delivering a working service to users. Identifying which dependencies are essential to business operations helps organizations prepare for service disruptions… Continue reading How cloud dependencies affect application availability during an outage
