In a recent four-part series hosted by Intellyx, critical lessons on building more productive infrastructure were discussed. Each post stands alone with valuable insights, but taken together, they present a comprehensive guide for enterprises looking to optimize their IT operations.
The series has a crucial message: collaboration and co-innovation across IT teams is vital.
The series reinforces that enterprises must take ownership of their infrastructure. Self-managing IT systems leads to significant benefits in autonomy, control, and cost management. Together, the articles advocate for a mindset shift where infrastructure is seen not as a technical concern but as a strategic business asset.
Here’s a summary of each article and the overarching conclusions:
1. Architectural Choices and Their Impacts
The series begins by emphasizing the significant impact architectural choices have on building and operating infrastructure. The main takeaway here is that operations and development teams must collaborate closely. Understanding the operational requirements of applications and platforms ensures that infrastructure is well-suited for the workloads it supports. Failure to do so results in higher costs, slower operations, and increased complexity, ultimately leading to frustration and mistrust among teams. Read the rest of the article here on Intellyx’s site.
2. Cloud-Like Behavior in Self-Managed Infrastructure
The second post explores cloud-like behavior within self-managed environments. Contrary to the notion that self-management is anti-cloud, the article highlights how a cloud-like consumption model, characterized by API-driven, highly automated, and ephemeral workloads, can improve outcomes regardless of the infrastructure type. This mindset shift is necessary for better performance and efficiency. Read the rest of the article here on Intellyx’s site.
3. Dispelling the Myths of Bare Metal Automation
The third piece tackles the myths surrounding bare metal automation. Particularly, many enterprises shy away from managing bare metal, viewing it as a non-core competency. However, the article argues that understanding and leveraging bare metal is essential. Avoiding it only increases vulnerability to the decisions of those managing it for you. The post encourages enterprises to embrace bare metal management, leveraging partners like RackN to gain control and efficiency from the ground up. Read the rest of the article here on Intellyx’s site.
4. Future-Proofing with Infrastructure as Code
Finally, the last post delves into future-proofing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This approach extends the benefits of cloud-like behavior and bare metal management by introducing appropriate abstraction layers. IaC provides a declarative, outcome-focused methodology with solid development practices, crucial for building a resilient and adaptable infrastructure. Digital Rebar serves as a prime example of effective IaC implementation. Read the rest of the article here on Intellyx’s site.
RackN empowers self-managed infrastructure
By embracing these insights, enterprises can build infrastructure that is not only efficient and cost-effective but also a powerful driver of innovation and competitive advantage.
At RackN, our mission is to empower organizations to take control of their infrastructure. By adopting self-managed infrastructure principles outlined in these articles, you can achieve unparalleled flexibility, efficiency, and innovation.
Partner with RackN to harness the power of your infrastructure, from bare metal to cloud-like operations. We can help you take the next step in transforming your enterprise IT. Schedule a demo with our Customer Success team and get started.
