Before we can discuss the cost of building cloud native applications, we need to turn back the clock to examine infrastructure before the cloud, namely on-premises systems. When an enterprise deems it necessary to establish or expand its IT infrastructure, a number of actions have to be taken regarding:
- Physical space: Finding space in the existing data center or buying/renting new space for the data center buildout.
- Electric power: This can be easily overlooked. Deploying a large scale array of servers requires large power conduits that may not exist in a new location or be available in the current space. In addition, redundancy and backup power generators are often required to continue critical operations in case of a power outage or disaster.
- Physical Security: Paramount in enterprise deployments, establishing physical security to the hardware supporting a data center requires key/badged access points, security personnel, cameras, and security equipment.
- Network connectivity...
