Implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Pipelines in Hybrid Cloud Environments: Challenges and Solutions

Authors

  • Debasish Paul Cognizant, USA Author
  • Sharmila Ramasundaram Sudharsanam Independent Researcher, USA Author
  • Yeswanth Surampudi State Farm, USA Author

Keywords:

Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, hybrid cloud

Abstract

Enterprise hybrid clouds provide CI and CD pipeline problems. Agility, scalability, and operational effectiveness need on-premise and cloud CI/CD pipelines in modern IT systems. Technology and integration challenges are covered here. Unique security, compliance, and orchestration for hybrid cloud networks. The need to integrate systems, maintain performance, and meet strict security and regulatory requirements compounds these issues.
Starting with CI/CD pipelines' basics, the research stresses their role in automating software development for fast, dependable application delivery. These pipelines must be deployed in hybrid clouds with significant knowledge of on-premise and cloud systems and interactions. CI/CD pipelines in hybrid clouds must be flexible to meet their dynamic nature. Article examines architectural aspects. 

Network latency, data synchronization, and multi-environment management are challenging hybrid cloud CI/CD deployment issues. These concerns affect CI/CD pipeline reliability, performance, and scalability. Best practices in orchestration, automation, and cloud management may fix these challenges.

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Published

07-01-2021

How to Cite

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Debasish Paul, Sharmila Ramasundaram Sudharsanam, and Yeswanth Surampudi, “Implementing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment Pipelines in Hybrid Cloud Environments: Challenges and Solutions”, J. Sci. Tech., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 275–318, Jan. 2021, Accessed: Jun. 15, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://tsbpublisher.org/jst/article/view/12