Deploying Like a Boss - From 2 Servers to 20,000
Explore the evolution of deployment systems from simple scripts to complex infrastructures in this GOTO Chicago 2015 conference talk. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions encountered when scaling from 2 servers to 20,000. Learn about early deployment methods, middle-stage improvements, and advanced techniques like tiered Rsync and push vs. pull strategies. Discover the pros and cons of various approaches, including third-party libraries and build distribution. Examine topics such as single-service deployment, rollback mechanisms, and future trends in deployment. Delve into cluster management, integration, composition, and scaling using frameworks like Mesos. Understand the long journey of deployment system evolution and how it impacts modern web infrastructure.