Why Moving to the Cloud Doesn’t Automatically Make Applications Scalable
Why Moving to the Cloud Doesn't Automatically Make Applications Scalable Introduction Moving an application to the cloud can solve several infrastructure problems. It can reduce dependence on physical servers, make resources easier to provision, and give engineering teams more flexibility. But there is a common assumption that moving an application to AWS, Azure, or another cloud platform will automatically make it scalable. Press Enter or click to view image in full size It doesn’t. If an application was designed around fixed infrastructure, moving it to the cloud doesn’t suddenly change how the application handles traffic, databases, deployments, or failures. The application may be running in a new environment, but many of its old limitations can still be there. This is where cloud engineering is instant. Migration Doesn’t Change Application Architecture A straightforward cloud migration often involves moving an existing application with relatively few changes. This can be the ...