Site Reliability Engineering in the FSI

This chapter introduces us to the world of site reliability engineering (SRE) and is divided into three main parts: academic/conceptual, practical, and real-world use cases. As with every chapter, we will start by outlining its value proposition in the DevOps 360° evolution, after we first define SRE based on Google’s paradigm and publications, also outlining the SRE definition view of our book. We will then move forward by discussing the DevOps versus SRE dilemma that dominates the industry, looking into the similarities and differences between the two concepts. Afterward, we will detail the SRE value proposition by looking into its respective tenets, which is a fundamental aspect of adopting SRE. Continuing, we will introduce an array of proven practices and mechanisms that support SRE adoption at relevance. They will focus on engagement and adoption models, people, as well as reconciliation with concepts such as the IT Infrastructure...