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The Critical Role of Automation in Modern Site Reliability Engineering

Author(s) Raman Vasikarla
Country United States
Abstract This article examines the transformative role of automation in modern Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices. As organizations face increasingly complex cloud environments, SRE has emerged as a critical discipline that applies software engineering principles to operational challenges. The article explores how automation serves as the cornerstone of effective SRE implementation, enabling organizations to achieve higher reliability, improved performance, and reduced operational overhead. Drawing from multiple industry studies and academic research, the paper analyzes four key automation strategies: Infrastructure as Code, Automated Monitoring and Observability, Self-Healing Systems, and Continuous Integration/Deployment. It further examines the quantifiable benefits of automation across dimensions including recovery time, consistency, scalability, resource utilization, and developer experience. While highlighting these advantages, it also addresses implementation challenges related to complexity management, skills and culture, initial investment requirements, and maintaining appropriate trust in automated systems. Through comprehensive analysis of industry data, this article demonstrates how automation transforms not just technical operations but organizational capabilities and business outcomes.
Keywords Site Reliability Engineering, Automation Maturity, Infrastructure as Code, Self-Healing Systems, Operational Efficiency
Field Computer
Published In Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On 2025-03-28
Cite This The Critical Role of Automation in Modern Site Reliability Engineering - Raman Vasikarla - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025. DOI 10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2649
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i1.2649
Short DOI https://doi.org/g896f8
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