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A step-by-step guide to building production-ready Kubernetes platforms. Includes reference architectures, security patterns, and operational runbooks.
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A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
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The Science of Lean Software and DevOps: Building and Scaling High Performing Technology Organizations
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How Google Runs Production Systems
by Heather Adkins, Betsy Beyer & Paul Blankinship
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Authoritative source on SRE practices, reliability patterns, and operational excellence at Google scale.
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