Choosing the correct platform
In this section, we will look at one of the most important decisions architects have to make – how to choose the most suitable platform for a use case. Here, we will understand when to choose between virtualization versus containerization and on-premise versus the cloud when considering various cloud data platforms.
When to choose virtualization versus containerization
Although both these technologies ensure that we can use resources to the best of our ability by provisioning virtual resources, each has its advantages based on the type of application.
Microservices is a variant of the service-oriented architecture where an application is perceived as a collection of loosely coupled services. Each service is fine-grained and lightweight. Microservices are best suited for container-based platforms. For example, a REST service can be easily deployed using containers. Since microservices consist of loosely coupled services, they should be easily...
