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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Centralize hybrid & multicloud management with AWS (COP324)

Summary

The session focused on challenges and solutions for managing hybrid and multicloud environments.
Ellie Tamari and Rich McDonough from AWS, along with Shane Carter from Phillips 66, discussed common customer challenges and AWS solutions for multicloud operations.
AWS has been developing solutions for hybrid and multicloud since 2016, starting with Systems Manager.
The talk covered the use of AWS agents in non-AWS environments, the shared responsibility model, and the importance of automation.
Systems Manager and RolesAnywhere were highlighted as tools for extending AWS credentials and capabilities to on-premises and multicloud environments.
Connectivity options such as VPN and Direct Connect were discussed for secure communication with AWS services.
The session included a demo of Systems Manager, Fleet Manager, and RolesAnywhere, showcasing management and patching of servers across different environments.
Monitoring and observability were emphasized as crucial for managing operations, with a focus on Amazon Managed Grafana and Amazon Managed Prometheus.
Shane Carter shared Phillips 66's journey to centralize monitoring and observability, highlighting the use of AWS services and open source tools like OpenTelemetry and Grafana.
The session concluded with a discussion on the importance of open source and AWS's commitment to meeting customers' needs in various environments.

The complexity of managing hybrid and multicloud environments is a significant challenge for many organizations, and AWS is actively developing solutions to address this.
AWS's approach to hybrid and multicloud management emphasizes the use of open source tools and standards, such as OpenTelemetry and Grafana, to ensure flexibility and avoid vendor lock-in.
Automation and the use of ephemeral credentials are key strategies for managing large-scale environments securely and efficiently.
The shared responsibility model remains an important concept in hybrid and multicloud environments, with customers taking on more responsibility when operating non-AWS agents.
Connectivity between on-premises, AWS, and other cloud providers is a critical consideration, with options like VPN and Direct Connect providing secure communication channels.
Real-world examples, such as the case study from Phillips 66, demonstrate the practical benefits of AWS's hybrid and multicloud management tools, including significant time savings and improved incident response.
AWS encourages customers to explore their best practices guide for hybrid and multicloud to better understand how to manage their environments effectively.