Organizations that have found themselves in the multi DevOps platforms dilemma are opting to consolidate all their platforms and having a centralized one. But how do you choose the best single DevOps platform to migrate to and what are the risks of using too many DevOps Platforms? Here are some key considerations to keep in mind:
INTEGRATION: This could arguably be the most critical consideration. It’s imperative that whatever DevOps platform you choose can easily integrate with tools and technologies that are used in the software development process. Ideally, you want to be looking for one that speaks the same programming languages and supports the frameworks and tools used by your teams.
EASE OF USE: You would think this goes without saying but it cannot be stressed enough. If the new platform you adopt is overly complicated or hard to use, resistance among teams will be strong. You should be looking for something that is easy to navigate, has a user-friendly interface, and written documentation and even videos to help reduce the learning curve for your team.
SCALABILITY: If you’re investing in new technology you want to make sure it will be able to support your growth. Things to consider include the platform’s ability to handle a large codebase, how many users and teams does it support, and if it easily integrates with your cloud infrastructure services.
SECURITY: Now more than ever organizations need to have a tight grip on the security of their infrastructure and all the tools they use. Whatever DevOps platform you choose, look for one with robust security features that will protect things like your code, data, and infrastructure.
SERVICE & SUPPORT: Where do you go when you need help? You’ll want to choose a DevOps platform that has a strong level of support. This can come directly from the platform, from a strong online community, and from service providers like RPT which offer custom consulting and year-long enablement opportunities like the RPT Accelerator.
COST: Naturally cost will come into play. Be aware that there could be licensing fees and hosting fees as well as ongoing maintenance and support expenses.
FEATURE SET: Different DevOps platforms have different features and while every organization has unique needs, you’re likely going to want a platform that supports a robust CI/CD pipeline, has a good configuration management system, and has solid monitoring capabilities.
Below are some of the most popular DevOps platforms on the market:
Ultimately the best way to choose a DevOps platform for your organization is to evaluate your specific needs and requirements. Some teams do best by starting small before implementing a new platform across the entire organization. This can also make it easier to get the buy-in of key stakeholders. You also want to make sure that your team will be able to get the training and support they need to make the transition to a new DevOps platform a smooth one.
To see how a Fortune 500 successfully consolidated multiple DevOps platforms onto Gitlab, check out this exclusive case study: Read the full Case Study here!
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Since the mid-2000s, organizations have enthusiastically embraced DevOps, reaping the rewards of collaborative synergy between software development and operations teams. However, progress doesn’t come without challenges. Along their journey of digital evolution, many organizations have opted for multiple DevOps platforms. While the reasons for doing so may have been compelling at the time, they now find themselves facing a conundrum. Unknowingly, they have put their companies at risk, wasted valuable resources, and unintentionally hampered their teams’ efficiency. Read on to learn about the top 8 risks of using too many DevOps platforms.
Complexity: Every DevOps platform has its own set of features, workflows, and integrations. This makes it harder for your teams to manage and maintain your overall infrastructure. Staff will also need additional training to operate and integrate the platforms and ensure a smooth coordination between them all. In short, you create a management nightmare.
Increased Costs: From licenses and training to support, platform costs add up! Every platform comes with its own licensing or subscription fees. You may even miss out on better pricing.
Security Risks: You may not realize it, but too many DevOps platforms also makes you more vulnerable to data breaches and security risks. If you’re not careful, you could unknowingly expose your applications to vulnerabilities by using different platforms that have differing security features.
Compliance Risks: When you’re using different platforms with different protocols and practices, you make maintaining compliance with industry regulations more challenging. Each platform can have different security measures, access controls, and audit logs. It becomes harder and harder to monitor compliance across the organization.
Incompatibility / Integration Problems: Some DevOps platforms don’t play nice with others. This can make it difficult to integrate your development and deployment processes, which negates the reason why you undertook a DevOps strategy in the first place. It can waste valuable man-hours as it can lead to errors and downtime.
Fragmented Processes: Because each platform can have its own set of practices and tools, it can be a challenge to collaborate, share knowledge, and ensure efficient workflows across the organization. This wastes valuable resources and can cause frustration across all business units.
Skill Diversification & Learning Curve: If you have five different DevOps platforms, you have that many platforms to train and upskill your team on. Teams need to adapt to different tools and workflows, they need greater skill diversification and it becomes all that more difficult to build deep expertise specialization in a specific platform or toolset.
Maintenance & Support Challenges: It can be incredibly resource intensive to support multiple DevOps platforms. Updates, bug fixes, and support requests for each platform require dedicated effort and expertise. Many organizations struggle to manage it all.
No doubt, the negative implications associated with DevOps tool sprawl are real. That’s why many 0rganizations that have found themselves in the multi DevOps platforms dilemma are opting to consolidate all their platforms and having a centralized one. But what’s that process like and how do you choose the best single DevOps platform to migrate to? Read this Case Study for more answers.