SRE vs DevOps vs Platform Engineering [Audio]

Episode 3 [SREpath Podcast] Listen to this episode now: In this episode of SREpath, Ash and Sebastian discuss the unnecessary debate surrounding Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), DevOps, and platform engineering. They argue that these disciplines should not be pitted against each other, but rather seen as complementary and able to coexist within an organization. The … Read More

Introducing the SREpath Podcast [Audio]

Episode 1 [SREpath Podcast] Listen to this episode now: In this episode, we’ll introduce you to our podcast hosts, Ash Patel and Sebastian Vietz. They will offer you their broad-level view of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE). They will also share some points about how we’ll be running future episodes. Whether you’re an SRE expert or … Read More

Success factors for Site Reliability Engineering digital transformation

This guide will help you better engage in business-level conversations about Site Reliability Engineering with key stakeholders. It is part of the SRE Digital Transformation series exploring how to integrate SRE into your organization. Introduction Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a powerful tool for achieving high software performance and reliability in enterprises, as well as … Read More

LinkedIn’s Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Culture and Practices [Audio]

Listen to this audio case study now: LinkedIn has a formidable Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practice that handles billions of pageviews and trillions of Kafka messages every single day. In this episode of Site Reliability Executive, we will explore LinkedIn’s SRE practice including its systems, how its engineers have contributed to the SRE community, and … Read More

How to pitch Site Reliability Engineering to executives and stakeholders

This article will help you communicate the advantages of SRE to stakeholders through 3 arguments. It is part of the SRE Digital Transformation series exploring how to integrate SRE into your organization. Introduction It takes confidence and conviction to introduce significant changes that may affect the entire team or organization. You will naturally face resistance … Read More

Reaffirming the value of SREs amid ongoing tech layoffs

I’ve been curious about the prospects for Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) as companies scale back headcount across the board. This opinion piece will unpack the pressing issue. Many experts predict an ongoing downturn in the tech job market that could last for the next 3-5 years. An unfortunate turn for many employed in the tech … Read More

Inside Disney’s Site Reliability Engineering practice

Introduction It is no small feat to run an ecosystem of entertainment experiences to delight a wide range of people, from young children to older “Disney adults”. Almost every Disney experience relies on a sophisticated technology stack working in the background. “Steve Jobs once said technology amplifies human ability. At Disney, we use technology to … Read More

Site Reliability Engineering 101

This article is intended to help non-technical stakeholders better understand Site Reliability Engineering. It is part of the SRE Digital Transformation series exploring how to integrate SRE into your organization. What is SRE? Definition of Site Reliability Engineering Site Reliability Engineering (S.R.E.) is an aspect of software engineering that aims to ensure the ongoing reliability … Read More