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MIS603 Microservices Architecture - Torrens University

Microservices Case Study

Learning Outcome 1: Undertake research to demonstrate an understanding of microservices and how they contribute to business processes.

Learning Outcome 2: Discuss core concepts of microservices architecture within a context of a business case study and summarise the advantages and disadvantages of adopting microservices architecture.

Learning Outcome 3: Communicate the benefits of microservices architecture to a diverse stakeholder audience by addressing complex business needs and aligning strategies to business priorities defined by changing business requirements.

Task Summary
For this assessment, you are required to write an individual report of 1000 words on the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of adopting microservices architecture for businesses in general. This assessment is intended to build your fundamental understanding of these key concepts to enable you to respond to a case study as presented in Assessment 1 Part B. In doing so, it will formatively develop the knowledge required for you to apply to the case presented in Part B.

Context
Microservices architecture has emerged as an evolution of software development patterns and techniques. Previous software development techniques for self-contained monolithic applications and service-oriented architecture have been longstanding. More recently, with the development of

cloud computing, new ways of software development have evolved with microservices architecture recognised as a cloud-native software development approach.

As a professional, your role will require that you understand the principles of software development, especially in the field of cloud-based platforms, which are rapidly becoming the preferred hosting solution for many organisations. Having a working understanding of these concepts will enable you to fulfil many roles and functions, and be informed as to what factors influence decision making when software development architecture has been selected. Whilst you may not be a developer, it will enable you to have meaningful conversations about the principles of microservices architecture and why certain decisions may be made in a certain way. This will support you to manage the bridge between IT and the business.

Task Instructions

1. Write a 1000-word report to demonstrate your understanding of the theoretical concepts of microservices architecture in two specific areas:
a. What are the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture?
b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture?

Please note that this is intended to allow you to develop a strong theoretical understanding, which you will then apply to a specific case shared with you in Part B of this assessment. The aim is to allow you to progressively develop a foundational knowledge of the topic, which you will then extend by demonstrating how your knowledge can be applied in the case context.

2. Whilst most of the material to support your development of knowledge for this assessment can be found in the Essential Resources listed in the module content, you are encouraged to do further research in this topic area to broaden your knowledge.

Perform additional research in the area of investigation and select five additional sources that will add value to your report in the relevant area of investigation.

3. The report should consist of the following structure:

A title page with subject code and name, assignment title, student's name, student number, and lecturer's name.

The introduction (75-100 words) that will also serve as your statement of purpose for the report-this means that you will tell the reader what you are going to cover in your report. You will need to inform the reader of:
a. Your area of research and its context
b. The key concepts you will be addressing
c. What the reader can expect to find in the body of the report

The body of the report (800-850 words) will need to cover two specific areas:
a. What are the key principles and concepts of microservices architecture? Please use a paragraph to cluster similar concepts and principles together in structuring your report.
b. What are the advantages and disadvantages of microservices architecture?
A comparative table followed by a brief explanation is required in this section.

The conclusion (75-100 words) will summarise any findings or recommendations that the report puts forward regarding the concepts covered in the report.

4. Format of the report
The report should use font Arial or Calibri 11 point, be line spaced at 1.5 for ease of reading, and have page numbers on the bottom of each page. If diagrams or tables are used, due attention should be given to pagination to avoid loss of meaning and continuity by unnecessarily splitting information over two pages. Diagrams must carry the appropriate captioning.

5. Referencing
There are requirements for referencing this report using APA referencing style. It is expected that you reference any lecture notes used and five additional sources in the relevant subject area based on readings and further research.

It is essential that you use the appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research.

Case Scenario

Greer John Wealth Management Pty Ltd is a mature company with a strong base of investment customers who trust it with their investment portfolios. Its core platform for managing its customer's accounts and investments was built in the early 2000s and was cutting edge at the time. This monolithic platform has served both the business and customer needs well. However, changing times mean that cloud-based solutions offer it greater flexibility and agility.

Several factors have arisen that have made it clear to the executive leadership team that it needs to review its technology strategy:
1. Many competitors are evolving their digital platforms to better meet market expectations.

2. Regulatory reform in the area of wealth management is likely to require waves of change to various wealth management products managed by Greer John.

The executive leadership team understands it needs to seek out new ways of meeting its customers' needs. It is investigating a digital strategy that will allow it to steadily and incrementally transition from its old platform into a cloud-enabled solution that will be nimble and agile in responding to its customers' digital needs.

A team of consultants has been tasked with building a suite of reports as concept briefs to address the different areas of change so that all stakeholders understand what new solutions will require.

As the microservices architecture specialist in the team, you have been tasked with writing a report about the microservices architecture component of the shift to the cloud. This is to help key stakeholders of the executive leadership team be informed what the change will mean for them.

1. Outline what you believe the specific benefits will be to Greer John Wealth Management in transitioning from monolithic architecture to microservices architecture.

2. Discuss key elements of service design:
a. What will need to be considered when splitting the monolithic systems into future microservices?
b. What benefits can be gained from service modelling?

3. Define what DevOps is and what the typical build and test process would require for Greer John Wealth Management to implement DevOps.

Attachment:- Microservices Architecture.rar