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Capability Map

Container Orchestration, Service Mesh, API Gateway, Identity Management, CI/CD, and Observability.

Core Platform Capabilities

  • API Gateway & Management: Traffic routing, policy enforcement, developer portal
  • Integration Runtime: Message transformation, protocol mediation, connector management
  • Identity & Access Management: Authentication, authorization, user lifecycle
  • Observability Stack: Metrics, logging, distributed tracing, alerting
  • Platform Runtime: Container orchestration, service mesh, configuration management

Supporting Capabilities

  • CI/CD Pipelines: Automated testing, deployment, and rollback procedures
  • Security Services: Certificate management, secrets handling, vulnerability scanning
  • Data Management: Persistent storage, backup/recovery, data governance
  • Developer Experience: Documentation, SDKs, CLI tools, local development

Implementation Notes

This blueprint provides vendor-neutral guidance that can be adapted to various technology stacks. The patterns and principles shown here apply whether you're using cloud-native solutions, enterprise platforms, or open-source alternatives.

Technology Flexibility: While the logical architecture remains consistent, you can implement these patterns using different technologies based on your organization's requirements, existing investments, and operational preferences.