Cloud-Native Architecture Observability and Compliance Challenges: A Comprehensive Reference Architecture Approach

Abstract

In the context of contemporary software development, the desire for scalability and resilience has become of the utmost importance, particularly considering the explosion in the number of online services and applications. In the context of cloud computing, the supply of hosted services, which may include software, hardware, and storage, is referred to as cloud computing. As a result of the benefits that cloud computing offers, which include rapid deployment, flexibility, minimal upfront costs, and scalability, numerous enterprises of varying sizes have adopted cloud computing. Cloud-native applications (CNAs) have emerged as a potential game-changer in the fight against these difficulties. These applications provide dynamic scalability and robust resilience by utilizing unique architectural techniques. Observing and monitoring these applications might be difficult, particularly for a certified nursing assistant who is constrained by compliance regulations. The investigation’s chief goal is to research a comprehensive reference architecture approach for CNA observability along with compliance challenges from a research perspective. This research indicates that it is of the utmost importance to implement a multi-layered observability strategy that incorporates metrics, logs, and traces. This will guarantee that all micro-services and components are adequately visible to the user. This study provides a systematic method for improving observability and assuring compliance in cloud-native architectures. This technique enables businesses to achieve operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in environments that are complex and scattered throughout the world.